Editor Notes: Reconstructing the reported timeline of events: (1) Sometime in July 2024: Fraudulent TikTok accounts impersonating Princess Leonor reportedly become active. These accounts allegedly begin targeting vulnerable individuals, particularly in Latin America, with promises of financial aid in exchange for "small fees." (2) Sometime mid-2024: TikTok’s algorithms reportedly boost engagement with these accounts, helping them gain hundreds of thousands of followers and millions of views. (3) November 15, 2024: Victim Juana Cobo from Guatemala reportedly makes her final payment to the scammers, totaling 7,200 quetzales (approximately 880 euros). The scammers block her after receiving the payment. (4) December 3, 2024: El País reports the scam, having tracked and followed the modus operandi of the scammers over several weeks. Their investigation reports on the AI-generated videos and aggressive phishing tactics via TikTok and WhatsApp. (5) Early December 2024: TikTok España reportedly removes several fraudulent accounts following the El País report. However, many fake accounts reportedly remain active, some dating back to July 2024. (6) December 2024: El País contacts Casa Real (the Spanish Royal Household) for a statement. It is reported that Casa Real declines to comment but confirms they have no official presence on TikTok. Investigators reportedly identify the scammers’ accounts and payment systems as originating in the Dominican Republic. (7) Ongoing: The scam is reportedly continuing to target elderly and vulnerable individuals in Latin America, despite TikTok's partial crackdown.