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Coverage of crime syndicates in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Apr 9 · 19:14 UTCMost recent: Jul 3 · 05:34 UTC
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  • CRIMEJul 3 · 05:34 UTCSCMP CHINA
    Fake Dubai prince scam: how AI deepfakes love-bomb victims to steal hearts and money

    Maria fell victim to an AI deepfake romance scam where she believed she was interacting with a Dubai prince through live video calls. Scammers posing as the real-life crown prince of Dubai use AI-generated personas to build relationships before stealing money, with some operations linked to international crime syndicates.

  • CRIMEJul 3 · 02:00 UTCAL-MONITOR
    AI romance scam impersonating Dubai prince ensnares victims

    Maria was scammed by an AI deepfake impersonating a Dubai prince through online romance, with researchers linking similar scams to Nigerian crime syndicates. The fraudsters cultivate online relationships before stealing money from victims.

  • SECURITYApr 9 · 19:14 UTCWIRED
    China Is Cracking Down on Scams. Just Not the Ones Hitting Americans

    China is intensifying efforts to combat domestic fraud, but researchers note that criminal groups are redirecting their activities to target international victims, particularly Americans.