AI video scam warning - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul

St. Louis County officials in Northern Minnesota have issued a formal warning to residents regarding a surge in deceptive AI-generated videos. These videos are actively promoting fake tax relief programs that do not exist.

What happened

On August 7, 2026, county authorities alerted the public to the scam, which utilizes artificial intelligence to create realistic video content. The primary goal of these videos is to mislead St. Louis County residents into believing they are eligible for fabricated tax relief initiatives. Officials have explicitly confirmed that these programs are fraudulent and do not exist, urging citizens to exercise extreme caution regarding any unsolicited financial or tax-related information presented in video format.