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US politics
fromShore News Network
4 days ago

Brooklyn man accused of stealing $555K in gold bars from Ephrata woman waives hearing

A New York man is charged with stealing over $555,000 in gold bars by impersonating a federal agent.
#law-enforcement
fromTruthout
1 week ago

By Refusing to Show Faces or Badges, ICE Opens Door to Vigilante Impersonators

Immigration enforcement tactics have increased fears of arrest and impersonation among undocumented immigrants.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Massive package mystery leaves Chicago woman inundated with Walmart BBQ sauce

Impersonation on Walmart Marketplace led to continuous unwanted BBQ sauce deliveries to a Chicago woman.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Hacker News
2 weeks ago

Deepfakes. Fake Recruiters. Cloned CFOs - Learn How to Stop AI-Driven Attacks in Real Time

Social engineering attacks have evolved to utilize AI and deepfake tools for sophisticated impersonation tactics.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Keanu Reeves pays AI firm thousands a month to stop online imitators: report

Keanu Reeves pays a Seattle-based AI company thousands monthly to track and shut down impersonators on platforms like TikTok and Meta, protecting his image.
Privacy professionals
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

Santa Rosa man posed as cop and bounty hunter, sheriff's officials say

Gregg Jackson is arrested for impersonating a police officer and claiming to be a bounty hunter using fake gear.
#ai-technology
fromFortune
3 weeks ago
Privacy technologies

State Department warns diplomats of AI impostor posing as Marco Rubio

fromFortune
3 weeks ago
Privacy technologies

State Department warns diplomats of AI impostor posing as Marco Rubio

US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 weeks ago

Impostor uses AI to impersonate Rubio and contact foreign and US officials

The State Department warns of AI-driven impersonation attempts targeting U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
#cybersecurity
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

An Unknown Entity Has Voice Cloned the Secretary of State and Is Calling High Level Officials

fromFuturism
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

An Unknown Entity Has Voice Cloned the Secretary of State and Is Calling High Level Officials

#scam
Miscellaneous
fromeuronews
5 months ago

Scammers clone Italian minister's voice with AI in ransom scheme

Scammers impersonated Italy's Defence Minister to solicit funds from top entrepreneurs, claiming it was for freeing kidnapped journalists.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Dad went to war': Vance Boelter tried three lawmaker homes before killing Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman and husband, charges say

Acting U.S. Attorney for Minnesota Joe Thompson described the incident as a political assassination, a term rarely used in the U.S., highlighting the rise of violent political extremism.
Black Lives Matter
#fraud
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Travel

Fake flight attendant took 120 free flights before arrest at SFO, officials say

Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Deepfake voices of senior US officials used in scams: FBI

Fraudsters are using deepfakes to impersonate US officials and commit fraud.
The FBI warns against assuming authenticity of messages from senior officials.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Canada news

Toronto woman used fake credentials to get hired at GTA long-term care homes, police say | CBC News

US news
fromqns.com
4 months ago

Flushing man arrested for impersonating ICE agent in visa fraud scheme: Feds QNS

Flushing man scams Chinese national out of $500,000 by impersonating an ICE agent in a visa fraud scheme.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Man Charged With Posing as Federal Agent After Promising Green Card Help

A man impersonated a law enforcement officer and defrauded a woman out of $500,000 for a promised green card application.
Travel
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Fake flight attendant took 120 free flights before arrest at SFO, officials say

A man impersonated a flight attendant, fraudulently flying on over 120 flights, leading to his conviction for wire fraud.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Deepfake voices of senior US officials used in scams: FBI

Fraudsters are using deepfakes to impersonate US officials and commit fraud.
The FBI warns against assuming authenticity of messages from senior officials.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Canada news

Toronto woman used fake credentials to get hired at GTA long-term care homes, police say | CBC News

fromIT Pro
1 month ago

FIN6 attackers target recruiters with fraudulent resumes

FIN6 group exploits job seeker impersonation to deliver malware through phishing links on professional job sites.
fromRAPPLER
1 month ago

FACT CHECK: Video of Vicki Belo advertising 'anti-aging serum' is manipulated

In the manipulated video, Dr. Vicki Belo is falsely seen endorsing a wrinkle-reducing serum, which she has not approved or promoted.
Social media marketing
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

FBI investigating efforts to impersonate White House chief of staff Susie Wiles

The FBI is investigating an impersonator who pretended to be White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, contacting her colleagues and requesting sensitive information.
US politics
#comedy
#immigration
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
SF parents

ICE to detain illegal migrant who posed as high school-aged teen - despite being 24-year-old Venezuelan dad

fromNew York Post
2 months ago
SF parents

ICE to detain illegal migrant who posed as high school-aged teen - despite being 24-year-old Venezuelan dad

US news
fromWashington Post
5 months ago

Rash of ICE impersonation follows Trump immigration crackdown, police say

A man in South Carolina was arrested for impersonating a law enforcement officer and unlawfully detaining a driver, highlighting risks to immigrant communities.
#robbery
fromwww.bkreader.com
3 months ago
Brooklyn

Men Impersonating Police Rob Bed-Stuy Deli, NYPD Seek Suspects

A deli was robbed by men impersonating police, with the investigation currently ongoing.
No arrests have been made in the robbery incident.
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago
Brooklyn

Fake cops in Brooklyn stick up deli during morning robbery | amNewYork

Impersonating police officers conducted a robbery in Brooklyn deli, highlighting risks of criminal impersonation.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

Fake cops in Brooklyn stick up deli during morning robbery | amNewYork

Impersonating police officers conducted a robbery in Brooklyn deli, highlighting risks of criminal impersonation.
fromwww.pressenterprise.com
3 months ago

Attorney' goes from defender to suspect after he's called a fake' in California courtroom

A 66-year-old man was arrested for impersonating an attorney and practicing law without a license in Riverside County.
#crime
Brooklyn
fromThe New York Sun
3 months ago

'Looking for Treasure': Trio Caught Trespassing in Brooklyn Sewer

Three suspects impersonated city workers to enter a sewer, causing police to launch an investigation.
fromBoston.com
6 months ago
New York City

Conn. man facing several charges after allegedly stealing fire department vehicle, conducting traffic stops

Brooklyn
fromThe New York Sun
3 months ago

'Looking for Treasure': Trio Caught Trespassing in Brooklyn Sewer

Three suspects impersonated city workers to enter a sewer, causing police to launch an investigation.
fromBoston.com
6 months ago
New York City

Conn. man facing several charges after allegedly stealing fire department vehicle, conducting traffic stops

fromWIRED
3 months ago

Bluesky's Blue Check Is Finally Here

"It'll be a rolling process as the feature stabilizes, and then we'll launch a public form that people can use to request verification," says CEO Jay Graber.
Social media marketing
NYC startup
fromConsequence
4 months ago

Mike Myers debuts Elon Musk impersonation in SNL cold open

SNL's cold opening humorously parodied a tense Oval Office meeting with Donald Trump, J.D. Vance, and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, featuring a special appearance by Mike Myers as Elon Musk.
fromConsequence
5 months ago

Alec Baldwin nearly comes to blows with Trump impersonator

"If the camera wasn't here, I'd snap your fucking neck," Baldwin can be heard saying after reminding Scoop that they were standing outside of the building where his kids live.
NYC politics
Los Angeles
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 months ago

Northern California fire truck may have been used by Oregon couple allegedly impersonating firefighters at L.A. wildfires

A couple impersonated firefighters to enter an evacuation zone during the Palisades Fire, raising safety concerns.
fromBuzzFeed
6 months ago

A Woman Divorced Her Husband And Sent $855K To A Scammer Who Convinced Her They Were Brad Pitt

The recent scam involving a French woman who was duped out of €830,000 by someone impersonating Brad Pitt highlights how sophisticated online scams have become, especially with AI technology that generates convincing images and videos.
France news
fromLos Angeles Times
7 months ago

29-year-old theft suspect tells police she's 12. Story fools no one

Corenesha Brooks, a 29-year-old woman, tried to impersonate a 12-year-old girl while attempting to steal over $2,800 worth of goods during a traffic stop.
Cars
#dana-carvey
Left-wing politics
fromNew York Post
9 months ago

Dana Carvey reveals how his 'top secret' Joe Biden 'SNL' cameo came to be

Dana Carvey returned to SNL to humorously impersonate President Biden, maintaining a focus on entertainment over political statements.
Left-wing politics
fromNew York Post
9 months ago

Dana Carvey reveals how his 'top secret' Joe Biden 'SNL' cameo came to be

Dana Carvey returned to SNL to humorously impersonate President Biden, maintaining a focus on entertainment over political statements.
fromwww.barkinganddagenhampost.co.uk
8 months ago

'I don't feel safe there': 'Aggressive' fake police officer approaches woman in park

Hanna Niks described feeling increasingly vulnerable after being approached by a man impersonating a police officer, causing her to reconsider her safety in a usually secure park.
Miscellaneous
Data science
fromFlowingData
11 months ago

Deepfake Elon Musk to scam people out of their savings

Scammers are increasingly utilizing deepfake technology to impersonate public figures and defraud individuals out of their savings.
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