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What changed

An Indore resident reportedly transferred ₹1.83 lakh (about $2,000) after callers used a purportedly AI-generated voice resembling his brother-in-law in Sydney and claimed he faced imprisonment over an expired visa. The victim reportedly discovered the fraud after contacting his relative, and police said the recipient accounts were frozen during the investigation.

Timeline

1. 4 July 2026Indore Resident Reportedly Lost ₹1.83 Lakh (~$2,000) After AI-Generated Voice Impersonated Relative
   Incident78%

   • Indore resident loses Rs 1.83 lakh to AI-generated voice fraudhttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/indore/indore-resident-loses-rs-1-83-lakh-to-ai-generated-voice-fraud/articleshow/125598857.cms
   • AI Incident Database - Incident 1566https://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/1566/

   Indore resident loses Rs 1.83 lakh to AI-generated voice fraudAI Incident Database - Incident 1566
2. 2 July 2026Purported Deepfakes of Public Figures and Celebrities Reportedly Used to Market Honey-Based Supplements as Alzheimer's Treatments
   Incident82%

   • Facebook page introduced by Anderson Cooper talking about an Alzheimer treatment of Dr. Sanjay Gupta, 1089143https://www.bbb.org/scamtracker/lookupscam/1089143
   • Deepfake scam targets Alzheimer's patients with false promise of honey-based curehttps://www.nbcchicago.com/consumer/deepfake-scam-targets-alzheimers-patients-with-false-promises-of-honey-based-cure/3955606/
   • AI Incident Database - Incident 1564https://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/1564/

   Facebook page introduced by Anderson Cooper talking about an Alzheimer treatment of Dr. Sanjay Gupta, 1089143Deepfake scam targets Alzheimer's patients with false promise of honey-based cureAI Incident Database - Incident 1564
3. 24 June 2026Scammers Reportedly Used AI-Generated Image of Missing Puppy Hazel to Solicit Fraudulent Vet Payment from St. Petersburg, Florida Couple
   Incident82%

   • Florida couple says scammers used AI-generated picture of missing puppy while trying to steal $2Khttps://www.fox13news.com/news/trainer-runaway-dog-warns-about-scammers-using-ai-steal-money-it-was-so-gut-wrenching
   • Scammers use AI photo of missing dog at emergency vet to steal nearly $2,000 from St. Pete couplehttps://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pinellascounty/st-pete-ai-dog-photo-steal-money-from-vet/67-d37092a7-f97f-4b21-a2ed-5e28a6c7c312
   • AI Incident Database - Incident 1477https://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/1477/

   Florida couple says scammers used AI-generated picture of missing puppy while trying to steal $2KScammers use AI photo of missing dog at emergency vet to steal nearly $2,000 from St. Pete coupleAI Incident Database - Incident 1477
4. 24 June 2026Purported AI-Manipulated Video of Nirmala Sitharaman Reportedly Promoted High-Return Investment Scam
   Incident78%

   • #FactCheck: Viral AI Video Showing Finance Minister of India endorsing an investment platform offering high returns.https://cyberpeace.org/resources/blogs/factcheck-viral-ai-video-showing-finance-minister-of-india-endorsing-an-investment-platform-offering-high-returns
   • AI Incident Database - Incident 1553https://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/1553/

   #FactCheck: Viral AI Video Showing Finance Minister of India endorsing an investment platform offering high returns.AI Incident Database - Incident 1553
5. 23 June 2026Purported AI-Generated Advertisements Reportedly Falsely Depicted Lee Ji-hye Endorsing Food and Clothing Products
   Incident82%

   • 이지혜, AI 사칭 광고 피해…中 속옷·식품 광고 “내가 찍은 거 아냐”https://sports.khan.co.kr/article/202606181032003
   • Lee Ji-hye hit by AI-impersonation ads… Underwear and food ads “I didn’t film that”https://sports.khan.co.kr/en/article/202606181033007
   • AI Incident Database - Incident 1551https://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/1551/

   이지혜, AI 사칭 광고 피해…中 속옷·식품 광고 “내가 찍은 거 아냐”Lee Ji-hye hit by AI-impersonation ads… Underwear and food ads “I didn’t film that”AI Incident Database - Incident 1551
6. 22 June 2026Purported Deepfake of Taoiseach Micheál Martin Reportedly Promoted Quantum AI Investment Scam
   Incident78%

   • Taoiseach issues ‘be vigilant’ warning after deepfake video appears to show him promoting ‘completely false’ scam onlinehttps://www.thesun.ie/news/17132948/micheal-martin-social-media-warning-deepfake-scam/
   • AI Incident Database - Incident 1549https://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/1549/

   Taoiseach issues ‘be vigilant’ warning after deepfake video appears to show him promoting ‘completely false’ scam onlineAI Incident Database - Incident 1549
7. 16 June 2026Reported Deepfake Video Impersonating Mark Carney Used in Nearly $1M Cryptocurrency Scam Targeting Ontario Senior
   Incident82%

   • Senior loses almost $1M in 'increasingly common' deepfake scamhttps://www.bradfordtoday.ca/local-news/senior-loses-almost-1m-in-increasingly-common-deepfake-scam-12390782
   • Sault retiree lost almost a million dollars in crypto scamhttps://www.sootoday.com/city-police-beat/sault-retiree-lost-almost-a-million-dollars-in-crypto-scam-12367526
   • AI Incident Database - Incident 1532https://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/1532/

   Senior loses almost $1M in 'increasingly common' deepfake scamSault retiree lost almost a million dollars in crypto scamAI Incident Database - Incident 1532
8. 16 June 2026Google Alleged Outsider Enterprise Used Gemini to Create Phishing Sites for Text-Message Scams
   Incident82%

   • Google Says Chinese Cybercrime Group Used Its A.I. in Scamshttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/technology/google-lawsuit-china-ai-scams.html
   • 谷歌指控中国团伙利用该公司AI技术诈骗美国人https://cn.nytimes.com/technology/20260615/google-lawsuit-china-ai-scams/
   • AI Incident Database - Incident 1534https://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/1534/

   Google Says Chinese Cybercrime Group Used Its A.I. in Scams谷歌指控中国团伙利用该公司AI技术诈骗美国人AI Incident Database - Incident 1534
9. 9 June 2026Kosovo Public Broadcaster RTK and Journalist Gëzim Bimbashi Were Reportedly AI-Impersonated in Alleged Fake Joint-Cure Scam Video
   Incident82%

   • Keqpërdorimi i imazhit të gazetarëve të RTK për të mashtruar qytetarëthttps://kallxo.com/krypometer/keqperdorimi-i-imazhit-te-gazetareve-te-rtk-per-te-mashtruar-qytetaret/
   • Identitete të vjedhura: Si po përdoret AI për mashtrime në shëndetësi duke përdorur figurat publike?https://kallxo.com/gjate/identitete-te-vjedhura-si-po-perdoret-ai-per-mashtrime-ne-shendetesi-duke-perdorur-figurat-publike/
   • AI Incident Database - Incident 1518https://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/1518/

   Keqpërdorimi i imazhit të gazetarëve të RTK për të mashtruar qytetarëtIdentitete të vjedhura: Si po përdoret AI për mashtrime në shëndetësi duke përdorur figurat publike?AI Incident Database - Incident 1518
10. 9 June 2026Purported Deepfake Video Reportedly Impersonated Former Mongolian Deputy Prime Minister Amarsaikhan Sainbuyan in Investment Scam
    Incident78%

    • Монгол Улсын Шадар сайд С.Амарсайханы ярилцлагын хэсгийг Deepfake технологиор өөрчлөн түгээж, залилан үйлдэж байнаhttps://mfcc.mn/factcheck-1581/
    • AI Incident Database - Incident 1525https://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/1525/

    Монгол Улсын Шадар сайд С.Амарсайханы ярилцлагын хэсгийг Deepfake технологиор өөрчлөн түгээж, залилан үйлдэж байнаAI Incident Database - Incident 1525
11. 9 June 2026Reddit Scam Ads Reportedly Used Deepfake News Segments and Cloned Media Sites to Promote Allegedly Fake AI Investment Platforms
    Incident82%

    • Reddit Ads Impersonate BBC and The Guardian to Push Fake AI Investment Schemeshttps://www.bitdefender.com/en-us/blog/hotforsecurity/reddit-scam-ads-impersonate-bbc-and-the-guardian
    • Reddit ads pose as news stories to promote AI investment scamshttps://mashable.com/tech/reddit-scam-ads-pose-as-outlets-to-promote-ai
    • AI Incident Database - Incident 1526https://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/1526/

    Reddit Ads Impersonate BBC and The Guardian to Push Fake AI Investment SchemesReddit ads pose as news stories to promote AI investment scamsAI Incident Database - Incident 1526
12. 9 June 2026Purported Deepfake Ads Reportedly Fabricated BBC Question Time Confrontations Between Andrew Bailey and Nigel Farage
    Incident78%

    • Bank of England fights Andrew Bailey deepfakes on Musk’s Xhttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2026/06/08/bank-of-england-fights-andrew-bailey-deepfakes-on-musks-x/
    • AI Incident Database - Incident 1527https://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/1527/

    Bank of England fights Andrew Bailey deepfakes on Musk’s XAI Incident Database - Incident 1527

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