Deepfake case study · Multi-modal
Sports fans, specifically fans of the Atlanta Braves deepfake (Sep 2025)
Scammers are using AI to create fake images and videos of athletes to trick fans into sending money. They create fake social media pages and impersonate players in comments and private messages, building…
- Incident date
- Sep 2025
- Target
- Sports fans, specifically fans of the Atlanta Braves
Updated May 6, 2026 · 1 min read
Scammers are using AI to create fake images and videos of athletes to trick fans into sending money. They create fake social media pages and impersonate players in comments and private messages, building relationships before asking for money. One woman lost $2,000 to someone impersonating Austin Riley. The scammers are often based overseas.