AI George Clooney Scam Costs Argentinian Woman £10,000

In a shocking turn of events, an Argentinian woman recently lost £10,000 to a scam that used a deepfake of George Clooney. The unnamed victim was contacted via Facebook by what she believed to be the actor himself. She interacted with the account for six weeks, receiving daily messages and even deepfake videos. "I spoke to him every day for six weeks," she said in a statement to authorities. The scammers claimed Clooney needed money due to marital problems. The woman transferred funds until she realized the deception. This incident serves as a stark warning about the increasing sophistication of AI-powered scams and underscores the need for greater digital literacy and security measures to protect against such crimes. Authorities are investigating the matter.