A man in Shanghai was deceived into sending nearly $28,000 to scammers who used AI-generated images to create a fake girlfriend. The scammers created realistic visuals and fake documents to manipulate the victim into believing his online lover needed financial help. This incident highlights the growing sophistication of AI-generated scams globally.
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