AI romance scam impersonating Dubai prince ensnares victims
WASHINGTON - Maria believed she was romancing a prince from Dubai, captivated by his flirtatious smile and declarations of affection he showered on her during live video calls. But the suitor was an AI deepfake, making her yet another victi ... (https://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/1570#7490)
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Published: 6 July 2026
Source: AI Incident Database
Category: Incidents
Topics: Misinformation
Retrieved: 14 July 2026
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