Deepfake case study · Multi-modal
Australians deepfake (Feb 2026)
Romance scams are using AI to create fake identities, including deepfakes for video calls and AI voice synthesis, to deceive victims into sending money. Scammers pose as celebrities or create personas tailored to the…
- Incident date
- Feb 2026
- Target
- Australians
Updated May 6, 2026 · 1 min read
Romance scams are using AI to create fake identities, including deepfakes for video calls and AI voice synthesis, to deceive victims into sending money. Scammers pose as celebrities or create personas tailored to the target's vulnerabilities, often resulting in significant financial losses for the victims.