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AI-Generated Deepfake Used in Scam Targeting Elderly Woman in Greece

September 8, 2026
oecd:2026-09-08-f846View source ↗

What happened

Scammers in Greece used AI-generated video to impersonate 'Prince Pavlos de Grece' in a Viber call, attempting to defraud an elderly woman by promising €26,000 in exchange for a €350 upfront payment. The AI-enabled deepfake made the scam more convincing, highlighting the growing misuse of AI in financial fraud.

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OECD AI Incidents Monitor
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AI-Generated Deepfake Used in Scam Targeting Elderly Woman in Greece
2026-09-08