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AI romance scam impersonating Dubai prince ensnares victims
thestandard_hk · hong kong
Maria believed she was romancing a prince from Dubai, captivated by his flirtatious smile and declarations of affection he showered on her during live video calls. But the suitor was an AI deepfake, making her yet another victim of an online romance scam.
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