Deepfake case study · Audio
Residents in Central Alberta, particularly teenagers to seniors deepfake (Nov 2025)
Fraudsters are using AI to replicate the voices of loved ones in 'Grandparent Scams', often sharing a sad story to gain sympathy before requesting large sums of money. They are also mimicking voices via phone to…
- Incident date
- Nov 2025
- Target
- Residents in Central Alberta, particularly teenagers to seniors
Updated May 6, 2026 · 1 min read
Fraudsters are using AI to replicate the voices of loved ones in 'Grandparent Scams', often sharing a sad story to gain sympathy before requesting large sums of money. They are also mimicking voices via phone to claim a loved one is in trouble with law enforcement or the courts and demand immediate payment.