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Scammers used AI to create fake social media profiles impersonating Spanish Princess Leonor, deceiving followers, especially in Latin America, with promises of financial rewards. Victims were lured into paying escalating fees under the guise of administrative costs. The scam included mimicking the princess's voice, leading to significant financial losses for individuals like Juana Cobo from Guatemala.[AI generated]
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The scheme involves malicious use of AI (profile generation, voice imitation) leading directly to financial harm for victims. This is a realized harm caused by an AI system’s misuse, fitting the definition of an AI Incident.[AI generated]
