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Incident 54317 Report
Purported AI-Generated Image of Explosion Near Pentagon Reportedly Triggers Brief Market Dip and Public Confusion

2023-05-22

A Twitter/X account allegedly impersonating Bloomberg reportedly posted an image falsely showing an explosion near the Pentagon. Analysts reportedly described the image as likely AI-generated. The post reportedly spread through major accounts before officials confirmed no incident occurred. Markets reportedly dipped during the short period when the hoax circulated.

Incident 12401 Report
Purported AI-Generated Deepfake of Infosys Co-Founder N. R. Narayana Murthy Used in Investment Scam Allegedly Defrauding 79-Year-Old Bengaluru Woman of ₹35 Lakh (~$40,000)

2025-06-27

A 79-year-old woman ("Archana") in Bengaluru was reportedly defrauded of ₹35 lakh (~$40,000) in a purportedly AI-enabled investment scam that used deepfake videos of Infosys co-founder N. R. Narayana Murthy to promote a fake trading platform. The scammers allegedly built a convincing website and pressured the victim over eight months to make escalating payments. They allegedly later attempted extortion by threatening her with a fake money-laundering case before police became involved.

Incident 111841 Report
Ongoing Purported AI-Assisted Identity Fraud Enables Unauthorized Access to Western Companies by North Korean IT Workers

2021-01-01

North Korean operatives have reportedly used AI-generated identities to secure remote jobs or impersonate employers in order to infiltrate companies. These tactics allegedly support sanctions evasion through wage theft, credential exfiltration, and malware deployment. Workers reportedly use fake resumes, VPNs, and face-altering tools; some deploy malware like OtterCookie after embedding, while others lure targets via spoofed job interviews. AI systems are reportedly used to generate fake resumes, alter profile photos, and assist in real-time responses during video interviews.

Incident 79926 Report
Aledo High School Student Allegedly Generates and Distributes Deepfake Nudes of Seven Female Classmates

2023-10-15

In October 2023, an unnamed male student at Aledo High School outside of Fort Worth, Texas allegedly generated and distributed deepfake nude pictures of classmate Elliston Berry and six other female students in her friend group via social media. Berry's mother, Anna McAdams, spoke with Senators Ted Cruz and Amy Klobuchar, who consequently drafted the Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Networks (or TAKE IT DOWN) Act.

Incident 123624 Report
Quantum AI Scam Reportedly Used AI-Generated Celebrity Endorsements and Spoofed Media Sites to Solicit Investments

2020-01-01

A global investment fraud network known as Quantum AI has reportedly used AI-generated deepfake videos, fake news sites, phishing pages, and spoofed calls to deceive victims. The scheme allegedly impersonates celebrities, news outlets, and political leaders to promote fraudulent trading platforms, leading targets to transfer money they cannot recover. Investigations suggest coordinated operations across multiple countries and platforms.

Incident 112222 Report
Reportedly Sustained Multi-Celebrity Deepfake Persona Scam Targeting Vulnerable Southampton Resident

2025-06-28

Over about five months in 2025, Paul Davis, a Southampton, UK man, reports that he was repeatedly targeted by scammers using purported deepfake videos and images of celebrities including Jennifer Aniston, Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, and Ellie Goulding. The perpetrators allegedly rotated personas to sustain a romance and prize scam, extracting £200 in gift cards. This case suggests a new shift from one-off celebrity deepfakes to persistent, multi-persona targeting of a single vulnerable victim.

Unknown deepfake technology

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Incident 54317 ReportPurported AI-Generated Image of Explosion Near Pentagon Reportedly Triggers Brief Market Dip and Public Confusion

Incident 12401 ReportPurported AI-Generated Deepfake of Infosys Co-Founder N. R. Narayana Murthy Used in Investment Scam Allegedly Defrauding 79-Year-Old Bengaluru Woman of ₹35 Lakh (~$40,000)

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Incident 111841 ReportOngoing Purported AI-Assisted Identity Fraud Enables Unauthorized Access to Western Companies by North Korean IT Workers

Incident 79926 ReportAledo High School Student Allegedly Generates and Distributes Deepfake Nudes of Seven Female Classmates

Incident 123624 ReportQuantum AI Scam Reportedly Used AI-Generated Celebrity Endorsements and Spoofed Media Sites to Solicit Investments

Incident 112222 ReportReportedly Sustained Multi-Celebrity Deepfake Persona Scam Targeting Vulnerable Southampton Resident

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