AI deepfake romance scam impersonating Dubai prince steals woman's savings
Romance scammers have become extremely bold, using deepfake technology to impersonate royalty and ensnare new victims. Key takeaways Scammer used AI-generated video calls to impersonate Dubai's Crown Prince and build trust with victims. ... (https://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/1570#7545)
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Published: 22 July 2026
Source: AI Incident Database
Category: Incidents
Topics: Misinformation
Retrieved: 25 July 2026
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ethics.ai (22 July 2026), “AI deepfake romance scam impersonating Dubai prince steals woman's savings,” evidence record 13127, https://ethics.ai/record/13127 (originally published by AI Incident Database).
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