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  1. #949 · 1 report

    Unauthorized AI-Generated Video of Donald Trump and Elon Musk Reportedly Appears on HUD Building Screens AIID ↗

    An unauthorized satirical AI-generated video reportedly depicting President Trump kissing Elon Musk’s feet played on TV screens within the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) building, seemingly mocking their relationship. The video is reported to have included the phrase “Long live the real king,” referencing a recent Truth Social post by Trump.

    Deployer: Unnamed · Developer: Deepfake Technology Developers · Harmed: Department Of Housing And Urban Development (Hud), Donald Trump, Elon Musk

  2. #948 · 1 report

    Alleged FraudGPT-Enabled Phishing Attack Spoofs ChatGPT Subscription Service to Steal Credentials AIID ↗

    A reported phishing campaign is impersonating OpenAI’s ChatGPT Premium subscription service, using AI-generated emails to steal user credentials and financial data. Cybercriminals are allegedly sending fraudulent renewal requests urging victims to update payment details, directing them to spoofed OpenAI login pages.

    Deployer: Cybercriminals, Phishing Scammers, Fraudgpt Operators, Dark Web Threat Actors, Scammers · Developer: Fraudgpt, Openai · Harmed: Openai Users, Chatgpt

  3. #939 · 6 reports

    AI-Powered Chinese Surveillance Campaign 'Peer Review' Used for Real-Time Monitoring of Anti-State Speech on Western Social Media AIID ↗

    OpenAI reportedly uncovered evidence of a Chinese state-linked AI-powered surveillance campaign, dubbed "Peer Review," designed to monitor and report anti-state speech on Western social media in real time. The system, believed to be built on Meta’s open-source Llama model, was detected when a developer allegedly used OpenAI’s technology to debug its code. OpenAI also reportedly identified disinformation efforts targeting Chinese dissidents and spreading propaganda in Latin America.

    Deployer: Chinese State Linked Actors, Chinese Communist Party · Developer: Various Open Source Ai Developers, Openai, Meta, Chinese State Security Researchers, Surveillance Technology Developers · Harmed: Western Social Media Communities, Social Media Users In Latin America, Social Media Users, Opposition Voices Against The Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Dissidents, Cai Xia, Privacy

  4. #1006 · 1 report

    Edinburg, Texas Police Officer Arrested for Alleged Possession of CSAM, Including AI-Generated Deepfakes of Minors AIID ↗

    A Texas Department of Public Safety staff sergeant from Edinburg, Preston Wade Pietrzykowski, was reportedly arrested on a charge of possession or promotion of child pornography. Included among the alleged contents of a hard drive belonging to him was CSAM altered or generated by deepfake technology.

    Deployer: Preston Wade Pietrzykowski · Developer: Deepfake Technology Developers · Harmed: Minors, General Public, General Public Of Texas, Texas Department Of Public Safety

  5. #944 · 2 reports

    Kenya's Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing'Oei Reportedly Shared AI-Generated Video Depicting Fareed Zakaria Praising Sudan Diplomacy AIID ↗

    Kenya's Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary (PS) Dr. Korir Sing’Oei shared a purportedly AI-generated deepfake video that allegedly depicted CNN journalist Fareed Zakaria praising Kenya's peace diplomacy in Sudan. After reported backlash from the public and journalists on X (Twitter), Sing'Oei deleted the video, but there were reportedly concerns that Kenya's diplomatic credibility was undermined.

    Deployer: Korir Sing'Oei, Deepfake Creators · Developer: Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers · Harmed: Ministry Of Foreign Affairs Of Kenya, Korir Sing'Oei, Government Of Kenya, General Public Of Kenya, Fareed Zakaria, Cnn

  6. #943 · 1 report

    Nonconsensual Explicit AI-Generated Images of Up to 60 Gladstone Park Secondary College Students in Victoria, Australia, Reportedly Created and Circulated Online AIID ↗

    Purportedly AI-generated explicit images of up to 60 female students at Gladstone Park Secondary College in Victoria, Australia, were reportedly created and circulated online. The images were reportedly altered from formal school photos using AI tools to produce nonconsensual explicit content. Two Year 11 students have been suspended, but the full number of individuals involved remains unclear as the investigation is ongoing.

    Deployer: Two unidentified Year 11 students at Gladstone Park Secondary College, Synthetic media creators, Students, High school students, Deepfake creators · Developer: Synthetic media generation technology developers, Synthetic image generation technology developers, Deepfake technology developers · Harmed: Women and girls, Up to 60 unnamed students at Gladstone Park Secondary College, Students, High school students, Gladstone Park Secondary College students, Gladstone Park Secondary College, Girls, Families of Gladstone Park Secondary College students

  7. #942 · 8 reports

    Cybercriminals Reportedly Exploited Google’s G.Co Subdomain and Spoofed Caller ID in AI-Driven Phishing Attack on Hack Club Founder AIID ↗

    Hack Club founder Zach Latta was reportedly targeted in an AI-assisted phishing attack exploiting Google’s own systems. Cybercriminals allegedly spoofed a legitimate Google Assistant number and used voice cloning to impersonate support staff, claiming unusual login activity from Frankfurt. They reinforced the deception by sending a real email from Google’s Workspace domain. The attack, which relied on Google’s g.co subdomain, was thwarted when inconsistencies raised Latta’s suspicions.

    Deployer: Voice Phishers, Scammers Impersonating Google Staff, Scammers · Developer: Synthetic Audio Generation Technology · Harmed: Zach Latta, Google Users

  8. #1491 · 2 reports

    ChatGPT Use Was Reportedly Cited in Delusional State Before Homicide and Assault in Readfield, Maine AIID ↗

    In February 2025, Samuel Whittemore killed his wife, Margaux Whittemore, and assaulted his mother, Dorothy Whittemore, at a home in Readfield, Maine. Court reporting said forensic psychologists testified he was experiencing bipolar disorder with psychotic features and delusions, and that he had used ChatGPT up to 14 hours a day as a companion before the attack. Current reporting links ChatGPT use to his deteriorating mental state but does not establish direct violent instruction.

    Deployer: Samuel Whittemore, Openai · Developer: Openai · Harmed: Margaux Whittemore, Dorothy Whittemore, Domestic Violence Victims

  9. #945 · 1 report

    Two 16-Year-Old Students in Athens, Greece Allegedly Generated Nonconsensual Deepfake Pornography of Their Classmates AIID ↗

    In Athens, Greece, two 16-year-old students were arrested for allegedly generated nonconsensual deepfake pornography of their classmates. They reportedly used images taken from social media to create the explicit images, which they are then reported to have disseminated online to others. The parents of the students were reportedly also arrested for neglecting to supervise their behavior.

    Deployer: Two Unnamed 16 Year Old Students In Athens, Students, Minors · Developer: Deepfake Technology Developers · Harmed: Students At A High School In Athens, Families Of Students At A High School In Athens, Students, Minors, Educational Communities, Epistemic Integrity

  10. #1067 · 6 reports

    Alleged Use of Purported AI-Generated Identities to Defraud FTX Claims Buyers of $5.6M AIID ↗

    An individual or group allegedly used AI-based face modification tools to impersonate FTX claimants in video calls, reportedly defrauding two companies of over $5.6 million in the secondary claims market. The perpetrator reportedly used forged IDs, deepfake-style visuals, and claim data likely obtained from public records or a prior breach at Kroll. Funds were alleged to have been laundered through exchanges including Binance, CoinEx, and Gate.io.

    Deployer: Fraudster Using Aliases Lim Chee Chong And Teh Jin Loon, Scammers, Money Launderers · Developer: Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Media Generation Technology Developers, Synthetic Video Generation Technology Developers, Synthetic Video Generation Technology · Harmed: Two Unnamed Companies That Purchased Fraudulent Ftx Debt Claims, Public Trust In Ftx Bankruptcy Claims Resolution Process, Kroll, Ftx Estate, Cryptocurrency Market Participants Exposed To Fraudulent Claims Resale, Claims Verification And Due Diligence Infrastructures In Secondary Debt Markets

  11. #1051 · 1 report

    Video Reportedly Created with AI Appears to Show Trump Backing Biafra Secession AIID ↗

    In February 2025, a video circulated on Facebook that appeared to show U.S. President Donald Trump expressing support for Biafran independence and calling for the release of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Nnamdi Kanu. However, fact-checkers reportedly traced the visuals to a 2021 BBC video unrelated to Biafra; they noted signs of AI manipulation. The altered clip reportedly used tools such as ElonTalks to generate synthetic audio and video from a user-submitted script.

    Deployer: Unknown · Developer: Elontalks · Harmed: U.S. Nigeria Relations, Nnamdi Kanu, Indigenous People Of Biafra, General Public Of Nigeria, Donald Trump, Biafra Activists

  12. #941 · 13 reports

    AI-Driven Phishing Scam Uses Deepfake Robocalls to Target Gmail Users in Credential Theft Campaign AIID ↗

    A sophisticated AI-powered phishing scam has reportedly been targeting between 1.8 to 2.5 billion Gmail users, allegedly using deepfake robocalls and phishing emails to steal credentials. Attackers impersonate Google security. They claim suspicious account activity and direct victims to fake Google login pages. The stolen credentials have reportedly been used for identity theft, banking fraud, and session hijacking. The FBI has urged vigilance as AI increases the scale and effectiveness of such

    Deployer: Scammers Impersonating Google Employees, Cybercriminals, Scammers · Developer: Unknown Ai Tool Providers, Deepfake Technology Developers · Harmed: Google Users, Gmail Users

  13. #940 · 8 reports

    Tesla Cybertruck Operating in Full Self-Driving Mode Reportedly Crashes into Pole in Nevada After Failing to Merge AIID ↗

    A Tesla Cybertruck operating in Full Self-Driving (FSD) mode reportedly crashed into a pole in Reno, Nevada, after failing to merge out of a lane that was ending. The driver, who was required to remain in control, stated that unknown mechanical issues caused the vehicle to leave the lane.

    Deployer: Tesla · Developer: Tesla · Harmed: Jonathan Challinger, Tesla Drivers, Motorists

  14. #935 · 1 report

    Reported Deepfake of Maltese Prime Minister Robert Abela and Journalist Mark Laurence Zammit Used to Promote Fraudulent Investment AIID ↗

    A deepfake scam allegedly used AI-generated audio to mimic Maltese Prime Minister Robert Abela and journalist Mark Laurence Zammit, falsely portraying them as endorsing an investment scheme. The fraudulent video repurposed genuine interview footage from 2022 but replaced the original dialogue with AI-generated voices.

    Deployer: Scammers Impersonating Robert Abela And Mark Laurence Zammit, Scammers · Developer: Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers · Harmed: Robert Abela, Mark Laurence Zammit, General Public Of Malta, General Public, Epistemic Integrity

  15. #1537 · 1 report

    Two Waymo Robotaxis Allegedly Contributed to Bike-Lane Collision That Injured San Francisco Cyclist AIID ↗

    San Francisco cyclist Jenifer Hanki alleged that on February 16, 2025, one driverless Waymo stopped beside a marked bike lane at a no-stopping curb without warning a passenger who opened a rear door into her path, while a second Waymo crossed into the lane and restricted her escape. Hanki said she suffered brain, spinal, and soft-tissue injuries after striking the door and second vehicle. Her lawsuit alleged failures in Waymo's Safe Exit system and passenger drop-off controls.

    Deployer: Waymo, Robotaxi Operators, Automated Driving System Deployers · Developer: Waymo, Automated Driving System Developers · Harmed: Road Users, Jenifer Hanki, Bicyclists

  16. #1419 · 3 reports

    Purported Deepfake Images of Gráinne Seoige Reportedly Circulated During Ireland's 2024 General Election Campaign AIID ↗

    A reported deepfake abuse campaign targeted Gráinne Seoige during her run in Ireland's 2024 general election campaign, when pornographic, purportedly AI-generated images of her were reportedly circulated online. Seoige later described the experience as humiliating and traumatic, and Gardaí said they were investigating the distribution of the material.

    Deployer: Deepfake Creators, Information Manipulation Actors · Developer: Image Generation Technology, Deepfake Technology Developers, Image Generation Technology Developers · Harmed: Voters In Ireland, Grainne Seoige, General Public Of Ireland, General Public, Epistemic Integrity, Democratic Integrity, Victims Of Deepfake Abuse

  17. #1029 · 1 report

    Purported AI-Generated Audio Was Reportedly Used to Claim Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Expressed Support for Imran Khan in Pakistani Parliament AIID ↗

    A reported viral video that was circulated in Pakistan featured purported AI-generated audio depicting Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan expressing support for jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan during his 2025 visit. The video is described as having reused footage from 2020 and featured AI-generated audio that fabricated remarks Erdoğan never made. The synthetic voice was reportedly confirmed by forensic tools and audio analysis.

    Deployer: Unknown Actors · Developer: Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology · Harmed: Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Pakistan Turkey Relations, Imran Khan, General Public Of Turkey, General Public Of Pakistan

  18. #933 · 11 reports

    Teenager in Palma de Mallorca Allegedly Generated and Distributed Deepfake Nudes of Five Classmates AIID ↗

    A teenager in Palma de Mallorca, Spain allegedly generated deepfake nudes of five classmates, reportedly taking their images from social media and using AI to alter them without their consent. He is reported to have shared the altered images with others.

    Deployer: Unnamed Adolescent Male In Palma De Mallorca · Developer: Deepfake Technology Developers · Harmed: Unnamed Victims In Palma De Mallorca

  19. #1009 · 4 reports

    Purportedly AI-Assisted Report by Tromsø Officials Allegedly Cited Non-Existent Sources in School Closure Proposal AIID ↗

    In February 2025, Tromsø Municipality reportedly presented a report proposing the closure of schools and kindergartens. Residents reportedly later discovered the report cited numerous non-existent sources. Officials reportedly admitted using generative AI to help draft the report, leading to fabricated references. The incident reportedly led to public outcry and suspension of the closure plan. It is purportedly Norway's first major public-sector AI scandal.

    Deployer: Tromso Municipality, Stig Tore Johnsen · Developer: Large Language Model Developers · Harmed: Thomas Nordahl, General Public Of Tromso, General Public Of Norway, Students, Teachers, Minors, Educational Communities, Epistemic Integrity

  20. #1056 · 1 report

    Purported AI-Generated Videos Impersonating President of Malta Myriam Spiteri Debono Circulate on Social Media in Alleged Crypto Scam Campaigns AIID ↗

    The Office of the President of Malta issued a public warning about purported deepfake videos and fabricated images impersonating President Myriam Spiteri Debono. The alleged AI-generated content was reportedly used to promote fraudulent financial schemes, primarily involving cryptocurrency, across social media platforms.

    Deployer: Unknown Scammers Impersonating Myriam Spiteri Debono, Scammers · Developer: Deepfake Technology Developers · Harmed: Myriam Spiteri Debono, Office Of The President Of Malta, General Public Of Malta

  21. #930 · 12 reports

    Alleged Deepfake Video Falsely Depicts Hollywood Stars in AI-Manipulated Protest Against Kanye West AIID ↗

    A deepfake video allegedly depicted Scarlett Johansson, Jerry Seinfeld, David Schwimmer, Lisa Kudrow, Steven Spielberg, Adam Sandler, Sacha Baron Cohen, Natalie Portman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Lenny Kravitz, Adam Levine, Drake, Mark Zuckerberg, Jack Black, Mila Kunis, Ben Stiller, and Woody Allen protesting Kanye West’s antisemitic remarks. The video falsely attributed statements to them, using AI to manipulate their likenesses without consent.

    Deployer: Ori Bejerano, Guy Bar, Gitam Bbdo · Developer: Deepfake Technology Developers · Harmed: Scarlett Johansson, Jerry Seinfeld, David Schwimmer, Lisa Kudrow, Steven Spielberg, Adam Sandler, Sacha Baron Cohen, Natalie Portman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Lenny Kravitz, Adam Levine, Drake, Mark Zuckerberg, Jack Black, Mila Kunis, Ben Stiller, Woody Allen

  22. #1105 · 7 reports

    Michigan Woman Defrauded in Alleged Tinder Romance Scam Using Purportedly AI-Generated Video Calls AIID ↗

    A Michigan woman, Beth Hyland, was reportedly defrauded of $26,000 in a romance scam conducted over Tinder, in which the perpetrator, "Richard," used purportedly AI-generated video technology during Skype calls to build trust. The scammer, allegedly part of Nigerian Yahoo Boys networks, reportedly posed as a French construction manager and claimed to need funds for legal and translation services. Hyland reportedly sent funds over several months. She later spoke at a U.S. Senate hearing on dating

    Deployer: Yahoo Boys, Unknown Scammer "Richard" · Developer: Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology · Harmed: Tinder, Beth Hyland

  23. #1008 · 1 report

    AI-Generated Voice Purporting to Be Daughter Allegedly Used to Coerce $2,000 from Colorado Mother AIID ↗

    In February 2025, a Colorado woman was scammed by a voice-cloning fraud in which criminals used what sounded like her daughter’s voice to stage a fake kidnapping. Under duress and believing her daughter was in danger, she wired $2,000 to Mexico. The scammers exploited generative AI to simulate the daughter’s voice and manipulated the victim psychologically. Law enforcement could not trace the perpetrators or recover the funds.

    Deployer: Unknown Scammers Operating In Mexico, Unknown Scammers Impersonating Daughter Of Linda Roan, Scammers · Developer: Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers · Harmed: Linda Roan, Daughter Of Linda Roan, General Public

  24. #937 · 4 reports

    Bolivian Criminal Network Allegedly Used Deepfake of Education Minister to Defraud at Least 19 Victims in Employment Scam AIID ↗

    A Bolivian criminal network allegedly used AI-generated deepfake audio of Education Minister Omar Véliz Ramos to impersonate him in phone calls, defrauding at least 19 victims in a fake job scheme. Scammers reportedly lured applicants via social media, used cloned voices for credibility, and demanded payment via QR codes. Authorities uncovered the scheme, seizing devices and arresting multiple suspects, including one orchestrating the fraud from prison. Losses reportedly exceed $720,000 USD.

    Deployer: Vilma C.C., Scammers Impersonating Omar Veliz Ramos, Scammers, Mariana A.S., Luis G.C., Jackelin A.M., Alfredo Ch. S. · Developer: Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers, Deepfake Technology Developers · Harmed: Unnamed Servicio Departamental De Salud (Sedes) Potosi Official, Omar Veliz Ramos, Ministry Of Education Of Bolivia, General Public Of Bolivia, At Least 19 Bolivian Citizens Seeking Employment, Targets Of Fraudulent Professional Opportunities

  25. #934 · 3 reports

    NHK Terminates AI Translation Service After Geopolitical Naming Error AIID ↗

    NHK announced the termination of its AI-powered multilingual subtitle service after an automatic translation error rendered "Senkaku Islands" as "Diaoyu Islands," the Chinese designation. The mistake, discovered on February 10th, 2025 during a news segment, led NHK to deem the service inappropriate. The AI-based subtitles, powered by Google Translate, had been in use since 2020.

    Deployer: Nhk · Developer: Google · Harmed: Nhk, Government Of Japan, Nhk Viewers, Public Trust In The Media, Japan China Relations

  26. #923 · 1 report

    Nottingham Gallery Owner Allegedly Defrauded by Deepfake Impersonating Pierce Brosnan, Reportedly Leading to Business Closure AIID ↗

    Nottingham gallery owner Simone Simms was allegedly deceived over many months by a deepfake impersonating actor Pierce Brosnan. Believing she was in direct contact with Brosnan, she reportedly arranged an art exhibition and sold £20,000 in tickets. When the real Brosnan denied involvement, Simms reportedly canceled the event and issued refunds. Despite acting in good faith, she reportedly faced reputational and financial harm, which led to the gallery’s closure in August 2024.

    Deployer: Scammers, Scammers Impersonating Pierce Brosnan · Developer: Deepfake Technology Developers · Harmed: Simone Simms, Nottingham Art Community, Long Eaton Gallery Customers, Long Eaton Gallery

  27. #1061 · 2 reports

    Reportedly Viral USAID Disinformation Video Linked to Russian-Aligned Campaign Known as Matryoshka AIID ↗

    A video that reportedly went viral on X in early February 2025 claimed USAID paid celebrities to visit Ukraine. The clip mimicked E! News branding and included a narrator with a British accent. Individuals and organizations named denied any involvement. Researchers attributed the video to Matryoshka (AKA Operation Overload and Storm-1679), an influence campaign suspected of using AI-generated narration and editing, though tool use has not been independently confirmed.

    Deployer: Storm 1679, Russian Linked Disinformation Network, Operation Overload, Matryoshka · Developer: Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers · Harmed: Usaid, The New York Times, Sean Penn, Politico, Orlando Bloom, New York University, E! News, Ben Stiller, Bbc, Angelina Jolie, Epistemic Integrity

  28. #1028 · 1 report

    OpenAI's Operator Agent Reportedly Executed Unauthorized $31.43 Transaction Despite Safety Protocol AIID ↗

    OpenAI's Operator agent, which is designed to complete real-world web tasks on behalf of users, reportedly executed a $31.43 grocery delivery purchase without user consent. The user had requested a price comparison but did not authorize the transaction. It reportedly bypassed OpenAI's stated safeguard requiring user confirmation before purchases. OpenAI acknowledged the failure and committed to improving safeguards.

    Deployer: Openai · Developer: Openai · Harmed: Users Of Operator, Geoffrey A. Fowler

  29. #960 · 11 reports

    Plaintiffs' Lawyers Admit AI Generated Erroneous Case Citations in Federal Court Filing Against Walmart AIID ↗

    Lawyers Rudwin Ayala, T. Michael Morgan (Morgan & Morgan), and Taly Goody (Goody Law Group) were fined a total of $5,000 after their Wyoming federal lawsuit filing against Walmart cited fake cases "hallucinated" by AI. Judge Kelly Rankin sanctioned them, removing Ayala from the case and noting attorneys must verify AI sources. The filing, flagged by Walmart’s legal team, led to its withdrawal and an internal review.

    Deployer: Taly Goody, T. Michael Morgan, Rudwin Ayala, Morgan And Morgan, Goody Law Group · Developer: Large Language Model Developers · Harmed: Taly Goody, T. Michael Morgan, Rudwin Ayala, Plaintiffs In Wyoming Walmart Hoverboard Lawsuit, Legal System, Judicial Integrity, Clients Of Morgan And Morgan, Clients Of Goody Law Group

  30. #1296 · 1 report

    Attacker Reportedly Bypasses AI Safety Filters to Obtain Guidance for Non-Fatal Hammer Assault in Denmark AIID ↗

    A 22-year-old man in Ringsted, Denmark allegedly used an AI chatbot to research how to injure his former father-in-law "as much as possible" without killing him, reportedly bypassing safety guardrails by posing as an author. He then allegedly attacked the victim on with a rubber hammer, striking him twice in the head. The court reportedly found him guilty of aggravated assault, noting the AI-assisted planning as a central element of the case.

    Deployer: Unnamed 22 Year Old Man From Denmark · Developer: Generative Ai Developers · Harmed: Unnamed 56 Year Old Man From Denmark

  31. #917 · 1 report

    Alleged Deepfake of Whoopi Goldberg Reportedly Used in Fake Weight-Loss Supplement Ads on Instagram AIID ↗

    Whoopi Goldberg reportedly warned viewers of The View about a purportedly AI-generated scam using her likeness to promote fraudulent weight-loss products on Instagram. Goldberg reportedly stated that she had no involvement with the ads.

    Deployer: Scammers, Scammers Impersonating Whoopi Goldberg · Developer: Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Media Generation Technology Developers · Harmed: Whoopi Goldberg, General Public, Fans Of Whoopi Goldberg, Consumers Misled By Fraudulent Ads

  32. #954 · 1 report

    Chatbots Allegedly Used in Romance Scams Targeting Nearly One-Third of New Zealand's Dating App Users AIID ↗

    A Norton Cyber Safety Insights Report found that nearly one-third of New Zealand dating app users have been targeted by romance scams, with AI chatbots allegedly playing a growing role. The report, based on a January 2025 survey, indicates that 50% of dating app users believed they had interacted with AI-generated messages. Private investigators report cases where victims engage in long-term virtual relationships with fraudsters, often sending money.

    Deployer: Romance Scammers Targeting New Zealanders, Scammers · Developer: Large Language Model Developers, Chatbot Developers · Harmed: New Zealand Dating App Users, Romance Scam Victims, Financial Scam Victims

  33. #927 · 26 reports

    Fraudsters Allegedly Use AI-Generated Voice of Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto to Scam Business Leaders AIID ↗

    In February 2025, scammers allegedly used AI voice cloning to impersonate Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto, calling top business leaders and reportedly claiming to need funds to free kidnapped journalists. Massimo Moratti was allegedly the only confirmed victim to send nearly €1M, wiring it to accounts in the Netherlands and Hong Kong before realizing the fraud. The scam involved spoofed government numbers, deepfake audio, and international money laundering networks. Police reportedly fro

    Deployer: Unknown Scammers Posing As Guido Crosetto, Scammers · Developer: Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers · Harmed: Patrizio Bertelli, Massimo Moratti, Marco Tronchetti Provera, Italian Business Leaders, Guido Crosetto, Giorgio Armani, Essilorluxottica, Esselunga, Del Vecchio Family, Caprotti Family, Caltagirone Family, Beretta Family, Aleotti Family

  34. #922 · 1 report

    AI Voice Scam Allegedly Defrauds Game and Coffee Store in Havre, Montana AIID ↗

    A Montana business, Sugar and Dice, was reportedly targeted by an AI voice scam that cloned the store owner's voice to deceive an employee over the phone. The scammer allegedly spoofed both the owner's and the employee's phone numbers, making the call appear legitimate. Believing he was following his employer’s instructions, the employee unknowingly compromised financial details. The store suffered monetary losses but plans to recover.

    Deployer: Scammers · Developer: Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers · Harmed: Sugar And Dice, Kevin Zorn, Sugar And Dice Employee

  35. #918 · 1 report

    AI-Aided Scam in Thailand Allegedly Impersonates Police to Defraud 163 Victims AIID ↗

    Thai police arrested Ramil Pantawong and Thanawut Kanyaphan for allegedly using AI technology to impersonate police officers in a call scam. Based in Poipet, Cambodia, the gang tricked 163 victims, the most prominent of whom was Thai-British beauty queen Charlotte Austin, who lost 4 million baht (approximately $118,000 USD). Victims were falsely told they were under investigation and instructed to transfer money.

    Deployer: Thanawut Kanyaphan, Ramil Pantawong, Poipet Based Scam Gang · Developer: Deepfake Technology Developers · Harmed: General Public In Thailand, Charlotte Austin, 163 Victims Of Poipet Based Scam Gang

  36. #938 · 6 reports

    Purportedly AI-Assisted Impersonation of Martin Henderson in Romance Scam Leads to Reported NZ$375,000 Fraud AIID ↗

    An alleged online romance scam exploiting AI-assisted impersonation defrauded a woman, "Lea," of NZ$375,000 over two years. The scammer allegedly used AI-generated voice messages and deceptive text communication to pose as New Zealand actor Martin Henderson and is reported to have built up a relationship beginning in early 2023. The victim, believing the scam was real, reportedly relocated to New Zealand in December 2024, only discovering the fraud in February 2025.

    Deployer: Unknown Scammer Impersonating Martin Henderson, Scammers · Developer: Deepfake Technology Developers, Large Language Model Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers · Harmed: Martin Henderson, Lea (Pseudonym)

  37. #920 · 1 report

    Alleged Deepfake Scam Reportedly Promoted Trump Golden Eagles Project as Investment Opportunity AIID ↗

    Reports surfaced of a purportedly AI-generated scam falsely promoting the Trump Golden Eagles Project. The purported deepfake videos of Donald Trump, Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan, and Elon Musk are alleged to have claimed that buyers could trade collectible coins for cash or Tesla stock. A Bay Area veteran reportedly lost $2,500 believing he would earn millions. The scam reportedly circulated via Telegram, and Bank of America denied any involvement.

    Deployer: Unknown Scammers Behind The Trump Golden Eagles Scam, Scammers, Telegram Based Financial Scam Network, Investment Scam Operators · Developer: Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Media Generation Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers · Harmed: Wesley Skelton, Tesla, Spacex, Public Trust In Financial Institutions, General Public Of The United States, General Public, Epistemic Integrity, Elon Musk, Donald Trump, Brian Moynihan, Bay Area Residents Targeted By Trump Golden Eagles Scam, Bank Of America

  38. #1069 · 33 reports

    Purported Graphite Spyware Linked to Paragon Solutions Allegedly Deployed Against Journalists and Civil Society Workers AIID ↗

    Researchers at Citizen Lab and Censys reportedly identified spyware infections involving Graphite, a tool attributed to Israeli firm Paragon Solutions. The spyware was allegedly deployed against civil society actors, including journalists and aid workers, through a zero-click WhatsApp exploit. WhatsApp notified over 90 targeted individuals. Evidence reportedly suggests deployments in multiple democratic countries.

    Deployer: York Regional Police Service (Ontario, Canada), Unidentified law enforcement or intelligence entity (Singapore), Unidentified law enforcement or intelligence entity (Israel), Unidentified law enforcement or intelligence entity (Denmark), Unidentified law enforcement or intelligence entity (Cyprus), Unidentified law enforcement or intelligence entity (Australia), Peel Regional Police (Ontario, Canada), Ontario Provincial Police · Developer: REDLattice, Paragon Solutions · Harmed: Refugees in Libya, Privacy, National security and intelligence stakeholders, Mediterranea Saving Humans, Luca Casarini, Journalists, Humanitarian workers, Giuseppe "Beppe" Caccia

  39. #924 · 2 reports

    Alleged Deepfake Scam Uses BBC Presenter Naga Munchetty’s Image to Promote Fraudulent Investment Scheme AIID ↗

    BBC presenter Naga Munchetty was reportedly targeted in an AI-generated scam using deepfake images and fake news articles to promote a fraudulent investment scheme. Scam ads on social media allegedly featured manipulated images of Munchetty and linked to a fake BBC article directing users to a cyber trading website. The BBC legal team is reported to have taken action to remove the fraudulent site.

    Deployer: Scammers Impersonating Naga Munchetty, Scammers · Developer: Deepfake Technology Developers · Harmed: Naga Munchetty, Bbc, Social Media Users, Fans Of Naga Munchetty

  40. #1199 · 1 report

    Purportedly AI-Generated Deepfake Image Reportedly Falsely Links Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to Jeffrey Epstein AIID ↗

    A purportedly AI-generated image that reportedly circulated on social media falsely depicted Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in a swimming pool with Jeffrey Epstein, implying involvement in Epstein's sex crimes. The manipulated image reportedly spread widely in early 2025, first around the time of Justin Trudeau's announced resignation, then after Carney became Liberal Party leader, and was reportedly promoted by Canadian and U.S. conservative accounts.

    Deployer: Unknown Actor, Social Media Accounts · Developer: Deepfake Technology Developers, Image Generation Technology Developers · Harmed: Mark Carney, Liberal Party Of Canada, General Public Of Canada, General Public, Epistemic Integrity

  41. #913 · 1 report

    Yahoo Boys Allegedly Using AI-Generated News Videos to Blackmail Sextortion Victims AIID ↗

    Scammers, allegedly linked to the Yahoo Boys, are using AI-generated news videos to blackmail victims in sextortion schemes. The videos impersonate news organizations, featuring fabricated reports that accuse victims of crimes, including explicit content distribution. Tutorials for creating these clips are reportedly shared on Telegram, with scammers leveraging the fake broadcasts to pressure victims into paying.

    Deployer: Yahoo Boys, Brouteurs, Scammers In Nigeria, Scammers In Ghana, Scammers In West Africa · Developer: Deepfake Technology Developers · Harmed: Unnamed Victims In Sextortion Schemes, Teenagers Targeted In Sextortion Scams, News Organizations Impersonated By Scammers, Cnn

  42. #1049 · 1 report

    AI Tools Reportedly Used to Fabricate Image of 5,000-Naira Nigerian Banknote Featuring President Bola Tinubu AIID ↗

    An image circulated on Nigerian social media in late January 2025 purporting to show a newly issued 5,000-naira banknote featuring President Bola Tinubu. The Central Bank of Nigeria denied the claim, and fact-checkers reported that the image was likely generated using an AI tool linked to the platform X, based on a visible Grok watermark.

    Deployer: Unidentified Social Media Users, X (Twitter) Users · Developer: Xai · Harmed: Public Trust In The Naira, General Public Of Nigeria, Central Bank Of Nigeria

  43. #1052 · 1 report

    Purported AI-Generated Video Reportedly Depicts Trump Criticizing Former Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua AIID ↗

    In late January and early February 2025, a video circulated on Facebook purporting to show U.S. President Donald Trump calling former Kenyan deputy president Rigathi Gachagua a "criminal" and criticizing his alleged misuse of AI. However, fact-checkers have reported the video was AI-generated. The footage appears to have been manipulated from Trump's inauguration speech on January 20, 2025, with reported mismatched lip movements and audio overlays.

    Deployer: Unknown · Developer: Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers · Harmed: Rigathi Gachagua, Donald Trump, General Public Of Kenya, United States Kenya Relations, Kenyan Political Discourse

  44. #1577 · 2 reports

    Lawyer in Amarsingh v. Frontier Airlines Sanctioned Over Court-Identified ChatGPT Citation Errors AIID ↗

    In Amarsingh v. Frontier Airlines, the Tenth Circuit sanctioned attorney Kusmin L. Amarsingh after finding that her appellate brief included fabricated case citations and misattributed legal authority generated by ChatGPT and not verified before filing. The court ordered a $1,000 payment to Frontier and referred the matter to Maryland disciplinary authorities.

    Deployer: Pro Se Litigants, Lawyers, Kusmin L. Amarsingh · Developer: Openai, Large Language Model Developers, Chatbot Developers, Ai Research Tool Developers · Harmed: United States Court Of Appeals For The Tenth Circuit, Judicial Integrity, Frontier Airlines, Epistemic Integrity

  45. #916 · 2 reports

    Plymouth, Massachusetts Resident Reportedly Used AI Chatbots CrushOn.ai and JanitorAI to Harass and Intimidate Victims AIID ↗

    In January 2025, James Florence Jr. of Plymouth, MA, agreed to plead guilty to cyberstalking charges involving the alleged use of AI tools like CrushOn.ai and JanitorAI. The U.S. Attorney’s Office reports the harassment spanned 2014–2024, though AI-driven tactics reportedly began around 2017. Florence allegedly created deepfake pornographic images, programmed AI chatbots to impersonate victims, distributed doctored content, exposed personal information, and encouraged online harassment.

    Deployer: Synthetic media creators, James Florence Jr., Deepfake creators · Developer: Synthetic media generation technology developers, Synthetic image generation technology developers, JanitorAI, Deepfake technology developers, CrushOn.AI, Chatbot developers · Harmed: Women and girls, Women, Victims of non-consensual deepfakes, Victims of deepfake abuse, Six other women and a 17-year-old girl targeted by James Florence Jr., Privacy, Families of victims targeted by James Florence Jr., Epistemic integrity

  46. #1143 · 2 reports

    Former Namibian First Lady Monica Geingos's Likeness Reportedly Used in Purported AI-Generated Video Investment Scams AIID ↗

    Namibia's former First Lady Monica Geingos publicly warned that scammers are using purportedly AI-manipulated videos to impersonate her and promote fake forex schemes. Reportedly, deepfake clips and cloned voice calls have convinced victims to hand over savings, including retirement funds. Her team reports the problem worsening across TikTok and other platforms. She urged the public to report fake accounts and ignore messages claiming she offers loans or investments.

    Deployer: Unknown Scammers Impersonating Monica Geingos, Scammers · Developer: Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers · Harmed: Monica Geingos, General Public Of Namibia

  47. #1246 · 1 report

    Purportedly AI-Generated Deepfake Reportedly Used to Impersonate DNB Bank CFO and CEO in Live Teams Meeting AIID ↗

    Unknown cybercriminals reportedly used purported deepfakes to impersonate DNB Bank's CFO and CEO during a live Microsoft Teams meeting, instructing employees at the bank's Singapore office to transfer millions of Singapore dollars. The video and voice were allegedly cloned from public footage and appeared convincing. DNB identified the attempt as a "CEO fraud" and avoided losses, calling it their first encounter with a live deepfake meeting.

    Deployer: Unknown Scammers Impersonating Dnb Bank Officials, Scammers · Developer: Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers · Harmed: Kjerstin Braathen, Ida Lerner, Dnb Bank Employees, Dnb Bank

  48. #1041 · 5 reports

    Nomi Chatbots Reportedly Encouraged Suicide, Sexual Violence, Terrorism, and Hate Speech AIID ↗

    External testing reportedly found that Glimpse AI's chatbots on the Nomi platform encouraged suicide, sexual violence (including with underage personas), terrorism, and hate speech. Conversations allegedly included explicit methods for self-harm, child abuse, bomb-making, and racially motivated violence. Screenshots and transcripts were shared with media outlets. Nomi's developer, Glimpse AI, reportedly declined to implement stronger safety controls following user concerns.

    Deployer: Glimpse Ai, Nomi Ai · Developer: Glimpse Ai, Nomi Ai · Harmed: Nomi Users, Glimpse Ai Customers, General Public, Emotionally Vulnerable Individuals

  49. #931 · 2 reports

    Reportedly Manipulated TikTok Videos Misrepresent Anti-AfD Protests as Far-Right Rallies AIID ↗

    TikTok videos purportedly depicted large crowds as chanting pro-AfD slogans by reportedly replacing the original audio with manipulated sound. The footage, originally from January 2024 anti-extremism protests, was repurposed in January 2025 to reportedly mislead viewers. Purported AI-generated or altered audio was added to create the illusion of far-right support. Fact-checkers confirmed the deception, and the accounts responsible later deleted the content, claiming no intent to spread misinform

    Deployer: Tiktok User Alice Weidel Fan, Tiktok User Afd John, Afd Supporters · Developer: Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers · Harmed: Protesters Against Right Wing Extremism In Germany, German Election Integrity, General Public Of Germany

  50. #1036 · 1 report

    Purported AI-Manipulated News Clip Fabricates Explosion and Doctor's Murder Plot for Scam AIID ↗

    A purported AI-manipulated video falsely showing Citizen TV anchor Swaleh Mdoe reporting on the bombing of a Kenyan doctor's home circulated widely on Facebook. The video reportedly used AI-generated audio and visuals to fabricate a conspiracy in which pharmaceutical companies targeted the doctor for promoting a "miracle cure." In reality, the explosion footage was from Ohio, the doctor was fictitious, and the content aimed to manipulate viewers into purchasing an unproven health product.

    Deployer: Scammers · Developer: Deepfake Technology Developers, Synthetic Audio Generation Technology Developers · Harmed: Swaleh Mdoe, Citizen Tv, General Public Of Kenya, Journalistic Integrity

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