AI Incident Database
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Every incident record (metadata only) from the weekly snapshot of 2026-09-07. Filter, then export the selection with its licence attached; each row links to the full record and its reports.
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Deepfake Videos of Barbara O’Neill Allegedly Used in Health Scam Targeting Social Media Users AIID ↗
Deepfake videos of Barbara O’Neill, an Australian alternative health advocate banned from giving medical advice, have allegedly been used in fraudulent social media ads promoting false health cures. They include treatments for prostate issues and erectile dysfunction. These manipulated videos have been widely circulated across African countries. The scam directs users to deceptive websites, potentially for phishing or financial fraud. O’Neill has denied involvement.
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AI-Generated Airline Reviews Allegedly Mislead Consumers and Undermine Trust AIID ↗
AI-generated reviews of airline services have reportedly increased by 189% since the release of ChatGPT, with certain carriers like China Southern Airlines and SouthWest Airlines disproportionately affected, according to a study by Originality.ai.
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AI incident: sexual content (Oct 2024) AIID ↗
An AI Incident Database record involving sexual content, dated 30 October 2024. Risk classification, related incidents and the laws on record for this risk area.
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Salt Lake City Police Chief Mike Brown's Voice and Image Misused in AI-Generated Scam AIID ↗
A scammer used AI to create a deepfake video of Salt Lake City Police Chief Mike Brown, falsely claiming that a recipient owed $100,000 to the federal government. The video, sent via email from a fake SLCPD account, used a cloned voice and repurposed footage from a past interview.
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AI incident: sexual content (Oct 2024) AIID ↗
An AI Incident Database record involving sexual content, dated 18 October 2024. Risk classification, related incidents and the laws on record for this risk area.
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Video with Reportedly AI-Generated Media Purported to Show Croatian Physician Alemka Markotić Endorsing Hondrosol After False Murder Claim on Facebook AIID ↗
A Facebook video purported to show Croatian infectious-disease physician Alemka Markotić and TV host Zoran Šprajc discussing her supposed murder and endorsing a joint-pain product called Hondrosol. The clip and linked article were reported to use AI-generated or manipulated media and to mimic Croatian government branding, directing users toward a scam purchase page.
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Purported Face‑Swap Technology Reportedly Used to Circumvent Financial Platform's Facial Recognition Security in Nanjing, China AIID ↗
In Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, a defendant (Fu Mou) was convicted in October 2024 for allegedly using AI‑powered face‑swap software to bypass an unnamed financial platform's facial recognition system. Authorities reported that he obtained over 1.95 million pieces of personal data, accessed 23 victims' payment accounts, changed passwords for several, and used one linked bank card to make purchases. Prosecutors said only one platform was successfully breached.
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AI incident: sexual content (Oct 2024) AIID ↗
An AI Incident Database record involving sexual content, dated 10 October 2024. Risk classification, related incidents and the laws on record for this risk area.
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ProKYC Tool Allegedly Facilitates Deepfake-Based Account Fraud on Cryptocurrency Exchanges AIID ↗
Cato CTRL security researchers reported that the cybercriminal group ProKYC is selling a deepfake tool capable of bypassing biometric and two-factor authentication (2FA) systems on cryptocurrency exchanges. The tool creates synthetic identities using AI-generated videos and forged documents, enabling fraudulent account creation. A demo video from ProKYC shows the tool in action against ByBit, allowing attackers to verify fake accounts for purposes such as money laundering and identity theft.
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Purportedly AI-Driven Phishing Scam Uses Spoofed Google Call to Attempt Gmail Breach of Security Expert AIID ↗
Scammers allegedly used a purportedly AI-generated voice to impersonate a Google representative in an attempt to steal Gmail account credentials from security expert Sam Mitrovic. The reportedly AI-driven phishing call used a spoofed Google phone number and a fabricated email, making the scam appear legitimate. Mitrovic reportedly noted that the caller's professional demeanor, coupled with AI-generated speech and a Google-related number, could easily deceive unsuspecting users.
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AI incident: sexual content (Fin7, Oct 2024) AIID ↗
An AI Incident Database record involving sexual content, dated 2 October 2024. Risk classification, related incidents and the laws on record for this risk area.
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L.A. Woman Reportedly Defrauded of $81,000 and $350,000 Condo Proceeds in Romance Scam Using Purported Deepfake Videos of Actor Steve Burton AIID ↗
In October 2024, Los Angeles resident Abigail Ruvalcaba was reportedly targeted in a romance scam using purported AI-generated deepfake videos and voice impersonations of actor Steve Burton. Believing she was in a relationship, she allegedly sent over $81,000 in cash, gift cards, and crypto, then sold her condo for $350,000 and transferred proceeds to the scammer. Her daughter intervened in February 2025, but the family now reportedly faces bankruptcy and legal battles to recover losses.
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AI incident: sexual content (Oct 2024) AIID ↗
An AI Incident Database record involving sexual content, dated 1 October 2024. Risk classification, related incidents and the laws on record for this risk area.
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Jennifer Aniston’s Likeness Allegedly Exploited in Purported Deepfake Collagen Supplement Promotion AIID ↗
A purportedly AI-generated deepfake video featuring Jennifer Aniston falsely promoting collagen supplements reportedly circulated on Facebook, misleading viewers about her involvement. The video, reportedly created without her consent, used footage from a previous roundtable interview, purportedly modified by AI to advertise health products.
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Two Members of Highline Public Schools Community in King County, Washington Reportedly Targeted in Deepfake Kidnapping Scam AIID ↗
Two members of the Highline Public Schools community in Burien, a town in King County, Washington, were reportedly targeted in a deepfake kidnapping scam. Scammers allegedly used AI-generated voice cloning technology to convincingly mimic the voices of their family members. The scammers reportedly used the altered voices to claim they had been kidnapped and demanding a ransom be paid.
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Scammers Allegedly Use AI-Generated Avatars to Impersonate Friends in Houston, Texas and Solicit Money AIID ↗
Two Houston women reported being targeted in an alleged scam involving AI-generated videos that appeared to depict trusted friends. The purported deepfake avatars were reportedly used via social media and messaging apps to solicit access codes and promote fraudulent sales. Victims are reported to have lost control of their accounts, and friends of the impersonated individuals sent money believing the videos were authentic.
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Deepfake Reportedly Used in Attempted Real Estate Fraud in Hallandale Beach, Florida AIID ↗
A scammer reportedly used deepfake technology to impersonate the owner of a vacant Hallandale Beach, Florida lot during a Zoom call. The scam matched forged IDs to public property records and nearly succeeded in defrauding the buyer of $52,000. The image used in the deepfake was reportedly that of a missing woman named Margrit Pritchard.
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Criminal Group Uses AI Deepfake Technology to Steal Personal Data in Hangzhou, Zhejiang AIID ↗
A criminal group in China used AI face-swapping technology to bypass face recognition systems on major platforms, steal personal data, and sell it to fraud syndicates. The group generated convincing video simulations from static photos to breach accounts, reportedly earning 200,000 yuan. After an investigation by the Hangzhou Public Security Bureau, four suspects were arrested across the provinces of Anhui, Guizhou, and Zhejiang.
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Purported Deepfake of Brian May Allegedly Exploited in Scam Offering Fake Queen Backstage Tickets AIID ↗
Scammers allegedly created an AI-generated deepfake of Queen guitarist Brian May, reportedly posting a video on TikTok in which the fake May offers backstage tickets to a Queen concert. The real Brian May reportedly warned fans about this "disgusting" scam, emphasizing that Queen has no tour dates planned and does not sell backstage access.
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AI incident: sexual content (Sep 2024) AIID ↗
An AI Incident Database record involving sexual content, dated 9 September 2024. Risk classification, related incidents and the laws on record for this risk area.
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Music Producer Michael Smith Reportedly Arrested for Allegedly Using AI-Generated Songs in $10 Million Streaming Scam AIID ↗
Music producer Michael Smith was reportedly arrested for allegedly using AI-generated songs and fake streaming accounts to scam over $10 million in royalties from major music platforms. By purportedly creating hundreds of thousands of songs and employing bots to artificially inflate streams, Smith reportedly circumvented fraud detection systems. The scheme was reportedly exposed after suspicions arose regarding the rapid generation of music and streaming anomalies.
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Video with Reportedly AI-Generated Media Purported to Show Croatian Neurosurgeon Josip Paladino Endorsing Steplex in Fake TV Segment on Facebook AIID ↗
A Facebook page reportedly posted a video styled as a TV news segment that purported to show Croatian neurosurgeon Josip Paladino endorsing a pain-treatment product called Steplex after an on-air assault. The clip was reported to use AI-generated or manipulated media built from older footage, and the ad linked users to a page mimicking Croatia's Ministry of Health while soliciting purchases and contact data.
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53% of American and British Businesses Report Attacks by AI-Powered Deepfake Scams in 2024 AIID ↗
According to Medius, Deepfake scams have targeted 53% of businesses in the U.S. and U.K., with 43% falling victim. Using AI to create realistic fake videos and audio of corporate executives, scammers have successfully stolen millions, including $25 million from British engineering group Arup.
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AkiraBot Reportedly Used OpenAI to Spam Website Chats and Contact Forms at Scale AIID ↗
SentinelLabs reported that unknown operators used AkiraBot, a Python framework, plus OpenAI's chat API to generate customized SEO spam and bypass CAPTCHAs, posting via SMB websites' contact forms and Reamaze-style chat widgets. Researchers assessed >400k domains were targeted and ≥80k successfully spammed since 09/01/2024. OpenAI said the API key was disabled after disclosure.
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AI incident: sexual content (Aug 2024) AIID ↗
An AI Incident Database record involving sexual content, dated 28 August 2024. Risk classification, related incidents and the laws on record for this risk area.
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