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The AI Prank That’s Flooding 911 With Calls

Lately, pranksters online have been using AI to put a fake image of a stranger in a home photo. They then send that image to ...
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Huntington County Sheriff’s Office offers tips on how to spot AI scams

HUNTINGTON, Ind. (WANE) — From fake phone calls to faux star-crossed lovers, AI has allowed scams to come in many different forms and from a variety of mediums. The Huntington County Sheriff’s Office ...
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Fake AI images of ‘Homeless Man’ lead to real 911 calls

Police departments in several US states are warning citizens against using the AI-generated photos and videos of a fake “homeless man” entering people’s homes.

BBB Scam Alert: Fake relief check phone calls claim you have money waiting

BBB is warning people about a new phishing phone scam where callers claim you have an unclaimed “relief check” waiting.
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Creators are using AI to prank loved ones with fake ‘homeless intruders,' but the police aren't laughing

A disturbing TikTok trend uses AI-generated images of homeless people to stage fake home intrusions as pranks.

Beware of the ‘fake relative’ scams ahead of the holidays

PeopleFinders warns of rising "fake relative" scams this holiday season, where AI clones impersonate loved ones to solicit ...