Description: An alleged AI-generated phishing email targeted a resident of Gray, Maine, falsely claiming to be from the town’s planning department. The alleged email, bearing a fake signature and official-looking letterhead, requested $22,500 for a zoning board meeting. Town officials have reportedly warned residents of increasing risks posed by AI-enabled scams, emphasizing that the town does not accept electronic payments and urging vigilance against similar fraudulent emails.
Entities
View all entitiesAlleged: Unknown deepfake technology developer developed an AI system deployed by Unknown scammers and Unknown fraudsters, which harmed Town of Gray Maine officials , Steven Souchek , Residents of Gray Maine , General public and Doug Webster.
Alleged implicated AI systems: Unknown AI-generated phishing email tool and Town of Gray Maine email system
Incident Stats
Incident ID
910
Report Count
1
Incident Date
2025-01-15
Editors
Daniel Atherton
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Town officials in Gray revealed during a Wednesday meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals that an applicant to the board received a realistic looking AI-generated phishing email that was requesting thousands of dollars be wired to an addres…
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