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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.

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