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New Haven Police Warn of AI 'Fake Kidnapping' Scam Using Deepfake Photos and Videos
New Haven police warn of an AI 'fake kidnapping' scam where deepfake photos and videos are sent to families demanding ransom, fooling victims with doctored visuals scraped from social media.
Uttar Pradesh Police Arrest Four in AI-Generated Obscene Images Extortion Racket
Police in Uttar Pradesh arrested four people in an extortion racket that employed AI-generated obscene images and fake 'CBI officer' calls to coerce victims into paying money.
UK Watchdogs Report AI Voice Cloning Used to Drain Bank Accounts via Unauthorized Direct Debits
Watchdogs in the UK report criminals are cloning bank customers' voices using AI — then setting up unauthorized direct debits that drain victims' accounts without awareness.
Maryland Investigation Reveals International Scam Network Defrauded 650+ Victims of $48 Million
A major investigation in Maryland revealed an international scam network that defrauded over 650 victims of more than $48 million using impersonation of tech support and law enforcement to trick victims into transferring funds.
Rising Holiday Scams: AI-Based Impostor Attacks Cost Consumers
Fake retail sites and impostor attacks using AI to clone brand voices and imagery are surging, threatening corporate brand reputation. AI-generated content is being used to create convincing fake storefronts and impersonate legitimate businesses.
Trend Micro Predicts 2026 as the Year Scams Become AI-Driven, AI-Scaled, and Emotion-Engineered
A consumer security predictions report forecasts AI-driven scams will achieve unprecedented speed and scale by utilizing AI-generated personas and multi-channel deepfake media. The report warns that 2026 will see scams become more sophisticated, automated, and emotionally manipulative.
Retiree Loses $3K to Crypto Fraud Using AI Deepfake Video of Prime Minister
A sophisticated deepfake video of a political figure was used to scam victims in a cryptocurrency fraud scheme. This tactic is increasingly used against corporate executives in CEO fraud attacks.
AI Driven Phishing Attacks in Banking 2025
Financial sector faces sharp increase in hyper-realistic AI messages and deepfake voice calls impersonating executives for fraudulent wire requests. Banking institutions are experiencing a surge in sophisticated AI-powered phishing campaigns targeting high-value corporate accounts.
"Cyber Tax" Warning as Two-Fifths of SMBs Raise Prices After Breach
A report warns that 41% of security incidents are blamed on sophisticated AI-powered attacks, specifically citing deepfake audio and video used in Business Email Compromise (BEC) schemes. Small and medium businesses are raising prices to offset losses from AI-driven fraud.
F-Alert US Cyber Threats Bulletin – December 2025
A security bulletin notes that AI-driven scams are heavily reliant on content generation, including voice cloning and deepfake impersonation of high-value corporate targets for financial gain. The report highlights the increasing sophistication of AI-powered fraud targeting enterprise executives.
Vendor Impersonation Fraud: How It Happens & How to Prevent It
Executives report AI impersonation as the hardest attack vector to defend against, highlighting the need for layered verification to combat synthetic identities in vendor fraud. The report details how fraudsters use AI-generated personas to impersonate legitimate vendors and suppliers.
Current Scam Alerts - RBC
The Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) issued an alert confirming that fake social media ads are using deepfaked images of CEO David McKay to promote fraudulent cryptocurrency investment scams. The bank warns customers to be vigilant against AI-generated impersonation attempts.