Description: A scammer allegedly impersonated MSNBC anchor Ari Melber using AI-generated voice messages and a fake social media profile to defraud a 73-year-old woman, Patricia Taylor. Over four months, the scammer reportedly manipulated her into believing they were in a relationship, ultimately convincing her to send $20,000.
Editor Notes: Reconstructing the timeline of events: (1) Around May 2024: Patricia Taylor reportedly makes contact with a fake Facebook profile impersonating MSNBC anchor Ari Melber. (2) Approximately between May–September 2024: The scammer reportedly used emotional manipulation and AI-generated voice messages to establish trust and extract $20,000 in funds and gift cards. (3) Early September 2024: Patricia attempts to meet the imposter in New York but is intercepted by a relative during a layover in Portland. (4) Mid-December 2024: The incident is reported publicly.
Alleged: Unknown voice synthesis technology developers と Unknown deepfake technology developers developed an AI system deployed by scammers, which harmed Patricia Taylor , Family of Patricia Taylor と Ari Melber.
AI関連システム: Unknown voice cloning technology
インシデントのステータス
インシデントID
872
レポート数
5
インシデント発生日
2024-12-16
エディタ
Daniel Atherton