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Scammers reportedly used an AI-generated or AI-altered image of a missing German Shepherd puppy on an operating table to convince a St. Petersburg, Florida couple that the dog had been hit by a car and needed emergency surgery. The caller allegedly impersonated police and veterinary staff while requesting $1,900 through Zelle. The payment was flagged as fraud, and the dog later returned home unharmed.

Timeline

1. 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
2. 21 May 2026Purportedly AI-Manipulated Satellite Image Reportedly Claimed Iranian Strike Destroyed U.S. Radar in Qatar
   Incident78%

   • Fake AI satellite imagery spurs US-Iran war disinformationhttps://cedmohub.eu/fake-ai-satellite-imagery-spurs-us-iran-war-disinformation/
   • AI Incident Database - Incident 1494https://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/1494/

   Fake AI satellite imagery spurs US-Iran war disinformationAI Incident Database - Incident 1494
3. 6 May 2026Scammers Reportedly Used AI-Generated Images of Missing Dog Archer to Solicit Fraudulent Vet Payment from Deltona, Florida Family
   Incident82%

   • Florida family warns of AI scam targeting owners of missing petshttps://www.fox13news.com/news/florida-family-warns-ai-scam-targeting-owners-missing-pets
   • Family reunites with dog after alleged scammer used AI photos to try to extort $2,700https://www.uppermichiganssource.com/2026/04/19/family-reunites-with-dog-after-alleged-scammer-used-ai-photos-try-extort-2700/
   • AI Incident Database - Incident 1478https://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/1478/

   Florida family warns of AI scam targeting owners of missing petsFamily reunites with dog after alleged scammer used AI photos to try to extort $2,700AI Incident Database - Incident 1478
4. 24 Apr 2026Network of Allegedly Fake Facebook Profiles with Purportedly AI-Generated Images Amplified Posts by Bulgaria's 'There Is Such a People' (ITN) Party
   Incident78%

   • Мрежи от фалшиви профили предизборно разпространяват постове на ИТН в социалните мрежиhttps://factcheck.bg/mrezhi-ot-falshivi-profili-predizborno-razprostranyavat-postove-na-itn-v-socialnite-mrezhi/
   • AI Incident Database - Incident 1466https://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/1466/

   Мрежи от фалшиви профили предизборно разпространяват постове на ИТН в социалните мрежиAI Incident Database - Incident 1466
5. 11 Apr 2026Ohio Man Pleaded Guilty after Prosecutors Alleged He Used AI to Create and Distribute Nonconsensual Intimate-Image Forgeries Including CSAM in Harassment Campaign
   Incident82%

   • Ohio man becomes first to be convicted under new AI statute for sexually explicit imageshttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/08/ohio-man-convicted-ai-sexually-explicit-images
   • Columbus man pleads guilty to cyberstalking exes, creating AI-generated obscene material of adults & childrenhttps://www.justice.gov/usao-sdoh/pr/columbus-man-pleads-guilty-cyberstalking-exes-creating-ai-generated-obscene-material
   • AI Incident Database - Incident 1448https://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/1448/

   Ohio man becomes first to be convicted under new AI statute for sexually explicit imagesColumbus man pleads guilty to cyberstalking exes, creating AI-generated obscene material of adults & childrenAI Incident Database - Incident 1448
6. 4 Apr 2026Purportedly AI-Generated Images and Videos Reportedly Spread Misinformation About Nicolás Maduro's Capture on X
   Incident82%

   • AI deepfakes flood social media after dramatic US raid on Madurohttps://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3339097/ai-deepfakes-flood-social-media-after-dramatic-us-raid-maduro
   • AI-generated content spreads after Maduro’s removal — blurring fact and fictionhttps://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/06/ai-generated-deepfake-videos-venezuelan-viral-us-military-maduro-misinformation.html
   • AI Incident Database - Incident 1333https://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/1333/

   AI deepfakes flood social media after dramatic US raid on MaduroAI-generated content spreads after Maduro’s removal — blurring fact and fictionAI Incident Database - Incident 1333
7. 4 Apr 2026Former New Orleans Isidore Newman School Teacher Allegedly Used AI to Create Fake Nude Images from Social Media Photos of Girls, Including Students
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   • Former New Orleans teacher accused of using AI to make fake nude images from social media photoshttps://www.fox8live.com/2026/04/02/former-new-orleans-teacher-arrested-third-time-now-faces-deepfake-charges/
   • New Orleans teacher previously arrested in child sex abuse investigation now facing new deepfake chargeshttps://www.wdsu.com/article/new-orleans-teacher-additional-arrest-deep-fakes/70920321
   • AI Incident Database - Incident 1439https://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/1439/

   Former New Orleans teacher accused of using AI to make fake nude images from social media photosNew Orleans teacher previously arrested in child sex abuse investigation now facing new deepfake chargesAI Incident Database - Incident 1439
8. 22 Mar 2026Bank of Italy Warned That Purported Deepfakes of Governor Fabio Panetta Were Used in Allegedly Fraudulent Investment Promotions
   Incident82%

   • Avviso. Presenza in rete di contenuti falsi e fraudolenti che utilizzano indebitamente il nome e l'immagine del Governa…https://www.bancaditalia.it/media/notizia/avviso-presenza-in-rete-di-contenuti-falsi-e-fraudolenti-che-utilizzano-indebitamente-il-nome-e-l-immagine-del-governatore-fabio-panetta/
   • Bankitalia, in rete deepfake su Panetta, diffidare dei messaggihttps://www.ansa.it/sito/notizie/economia/2026/02/26/bankitalia-in-rete-deepfake-su-panetta-diffidare-dei-messaggi_5616ed97-3fcc-4d0b-ac73-fe99630b8972.html
   • AI Incident Database - Incident 1429https://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/1429/

   Avviso. Presenza in rete di contenuti falsi e fraudolenti che utilizzano indebitamente il nome e l'immagine del Governa…Bankitalia, in rete deepfake su Panetta, diffidare dei messaggiAI Incident Database - Incident 1429
9. 21 Mar 2026Unlabeled Purportedly AI-Generated 'Jessica Foster' Account Reportedly Posed as Pro-Trump Army Service Member to Attract Followers and Funnel Users to Paid Adult Content
   Incident82%

   • Thousands have swooned over this MAGA dream girl. She’s made with AI.https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2026/03/20/jessica-foster-maga-dream-girl-ai-fake/
   • The most popular MAGA influencer you’ve never heard of is an AI foot fetish modelhttps://www.fastcompany.com/91507096/jessica-foster-popular-maga-influencer-ai-model
   • AI Incident Database - Incident 1422https://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/1422/

   Thousands have swooned over this MAGA dream girl. She’s made with AI.The most popular MAGA influencer you’ve never heard of is an AI foot fetish modelAI Incident Database - Incident 1422
10. 18 Mar 2026Purported Deepfake Nude Images of Students Circulated Without Consent at Valencia Educational Institute
    Incident82%

    • Police in Spain arrest schoolboy for making AI nude images of classmateshttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/valencia-school-ai-deepfake-porn-b2796919.html
    • Spanish teenager investigated over AI naked images of classmateshttps://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/spanish-teenager-investigated-over-ai-naked-images-classmates-2025-07-27/
    • AI Incident Database - Incident 1342https://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/1342/

    Police in Spain arrest schoolboy for making AI nude images of classmatesSpanish teenager investigated over AI naked images of classmatesAI Incident Database - Incident 1342
11. 15 Mar 2026Purported AI-Generated War Footage Reportedly Circulated Widely Online During the Opening Phase of the War in Iran
    Incident82%

    • Cascade of A.I. Fakes About War With Iran Causes Chaos Onlinehttps://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/03/14/business/media/iran-disinfo-artificial-intelligence.html
    • Images depicting capture of American solders in Iran are AI-generatedhttps://factcheck.afp.com/doc.afp.com.A2A33ZQ
    • AI Incident Database - Incident 1406https://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/1406/

    Cascade of A.I. Fakes About War With Iran Causes Chaos OnlineImages depicting capture of American solders in Iran are AI-generatedAI Incident Database - Incident 1406
12. 14 Mar 2026Purportedly AI-Generated Tasmania Tours Content Reportedly Misled Tourists Into Traveling to Nonexistent Weldborough Hot Springs
    Incident78%

    • Tour website's AI sends visitors to Tasmanian sites that do not existhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-22/ai-images-of-tasmania-on-tour-website/106253448
    • AI Incident Database - Incident 1409https://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/1409/

    Tour website's AI sends visitors to Tasmanian sites that do not existAI Incident Database - Incident 1409

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