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Families of the prank victims deepfake (Nov 2025)
AI-generated images of a 'homeless man' inserted into photos of the victim's home, accompanied by misleading messages, causing panic and prompting unnecessary 911 calls and police wellness checks. Two minors in Ohio…
- Incident date
- Nov 2025
- Target
- Families of the prank victims
Updated May 6, 2026 · 1 min read
AI-generated images of a 'homeless man' inserted into photos of the victim's home, accompanied by misleading messages, causing panic and prompting unnecessary 911 calls and police wellness checks. Two minors in Ohio are facing legal consequences for sending the messages that led to a 911 call.