Truffa Fideuram con l'IA: finta voce di Messina, 39 milioni spariti (e potevano essere 95) | Il Fatto Quotidiano.it
2026-09-25
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In February 2026, fraudsters used AI to clone the voice of a trusted lawyer, deceiving Fideuram's then-president Paolo Molesini via a fake WhatsApp message and phone call. This led to unauthorized transfers totaling €95 million, with €36 million still unrecovered, highlighting AI's role in sophisticated financial fraud.[AI generated]
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly states that the fraud was carried out using AI-generated fake voices to impersonate executives, which directly caused the loss of at least 39 million euros, with a potential total of 95 million euros. This constitutes direct harm to property and financial institutions, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The AI system's use was central to the scam's success, making it a direct cause of the harm. Therefore, this event qualifies as an AI Incident.[AI generated]