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Vulture
1 month ago
Books

15 Comedians Who Dare to Imitate Their Mothers

Comedians often use impersonations of their mothers in their acts to connect with audiences on relatable family dynamics. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
2 months ago
US Elections

White House Correspondents Dinner Kicks Off With Replay of Obama Roasting Trump in 2011 Followed By Trump Impersonation Response'

The 2024 White House Correspondents' Dinner featured Donald Trump mockery in the opening with a notable impersonation by Matt Friend. [ more ]
#artificial-intelligence
ReadWrite
2 months ago
Education

Baltimore school principal targeted in faked audio AI scam

Using artificial intelligence to impersonate someone and making offensive comments can have significant legal consequences. [ more ]
ReadWrite
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Microsoft's new VASA-1 AI model can turn photos into 'talking faces'

Microsoft's VASA-1 AI model can turn still images into realistic 'talking faces' with impressive lip-sync capabilities. [ more ]
ReadWrite
2 months ago
Education

Baltimore school principal targeted in faked audio AI scam

Using artificial intelligence to impersonate someone and making offensive comments can have significant legal consequences. [ more ]
ReadWrite
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Microsoft's new VASA-1 AI model can turn photos into 'talking faces'

Microsoft's VASA-1 AI model can turn still images into realistic 'talking faces' with impressive lip-sync capabilities. [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
New York City

Fake Priest Who Targeted Churches Across U.S. Is Arrested, Sheriff Says

The man who impersonated a priest to steal from churches in multiple states was arrested in California. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
2 months ago
California

Fake priest preyed on churches across US in string of robberies, California cops say

Posing as a priest, Malin Rostas was arrested in California for robberies nationwide, using elaborate schemes to gain access to churches. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
Los Angeles

He had a badge, his car had emergency lights, he pulled people over - but he wasn't a cop, authorities say

A 70-year-old man impersonating a peace officer was arrested in Riverside County after pulling over drivers.
The man was found with a fake badge and emergency lights in his car. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
New York City

Fake Priest Who Targeted Churches Across U.S. Is Arrested, Sheriff Says

The man who impersonated a priest to steal from churches in multiple states was arrested in California. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
2 months ago
California

Fake priest preyed on churches across US in string of robberies, California cops say

Posing as a priest, Malin Rostas was arrested in California for robberies nationwide, using elaborate schemes to gain access to churches. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
Los Angeles

He had a badge, his car had emergency lights, he pulled people over - but he wasn't a cop, authorities say

A 70-year-old man impersonating a peace officer was arrested in Riverside County after pulling over drivers.
The man was found with a fake badge and emergency lights in his car. [ more ]
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#fraud
www.standard.co.uk
3 months ago
London

Cunning' thief who stole 870,000 from Kensington's five-star Royal Garden Hotel jailed

Zaheer Abbas stole 870,000 through manipulation
Abbas used impersonation to conduct fraud [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Scammer star of podcast claimed to be a psychic, witch and Irish heiress, victims say

Marianne Smyth posed as an Irish heiress and psychic to scam victims in America, facing extradition for fraud in Northern Ireland.
Reminiscent of Anna Sorokin, Smyth's scams involve impersonation, manipulation, and stealing money from victims through grand tales. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
4 months ago
London

Heartless' London conman who fleeced 80k from victims in telephone banking scam is jailed

Edward Trustworth, a fraudster, has been jailed for stealing £80,000 from bank customers through a telephone banking scam.
Trustworth acquired victims' personal details and impersonated them on the phone to take over their accounts. [ more ]
Mail Online
4 months ago
Digital life

I cloned myself using AI and the results were terrifying

An AI-clone of Joe Biden's voice was used in a fraudulent call to New Hampshire residents, urging them to skip the primary election.
The app Eleven Labs was used to replicate Biden's voice, fooling people into thinking the message was truly from him. [ more ]
Boston.com
6 months ago
Boston

Adult woman who allegedly posed as Boston student pleads not guilty

Former Massachusetts social worker accused of posing as a student and enrolling in Boston schools
Prosecutors reveal alleged trail of fake documents and personas used in the scheme [ more ]
Washington Post
6 months ago
US politics

Man who befriended Secret Service as fake federal agent gets prison time

A man who posed as a federal agent in Washington has been sentenced to prison for 33 months.
The man pleaded guilty to a federal conspiracy charge, voyeurism, and unlawful possession of ammunition. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
3 months ago
London

Cunning' thief who stole 870,000 from Kensington's five-star Royal Garden Hotel jailed

Zaheer Abbas stole 870,000 through manipulation
Abbas used impersonation to conduct fraud [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Scammer star of podcast claimed to be a psychic, witch and Irish heiress, victims say

Marianne Smyth posed as an Irish heiress and psychic to scam victims in America, facing extradition for fraud in Northern Ireland.
Reminiscent of Anna Sorokin, Smyth's scams involve impersonation, manipulation, and stealing money from victims through grand tales. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
4 months ago
London

Heartless' London conman who fleeced 80k from victims in telephone banking scam is jailed

Edward Trustworth, a fraudster, has been jailed for stealing £80,000 from bank customers through a telephone banking scam.
Trustworth acquired victims' personal details and impersonated them on the phone to take over their accounts. [ more ]
Mail Online
4 months ago
Digital life

I cloned myself using AI and the results were terrifying

An AI-clone of Joe Biden's voice was used in a fraudulent call to New Hampshire residents, urging them to skip the primary election.
The app Eleven Labs was used to replicate Biden's voice, fooling people into thinking the message was truly from him. [ more ]
Boston.com
6 months ago
Boston

Adult woman who allegedly posed as Boston student pleads not guilty

Former Massachusetts social worker accused of posing as a student and enrolling in Boston schools
Prosecutors reveal alleged trail of fake documents and personas used in the scheme [ more ]
Washington Post
6 months ago
US politics

Man who befriended Secret Service as fake federal agent gets prison time

A man who posed as a federal agent in Washington has been sentenced to prison for 33 months.
The man pleaded guilty to a federal conspiracy charge, voyeurism, and unlawful possession of ammunition. [ more ]
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www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Kate Middleton conspiracy theorists are delusional', says customer who filmed royals

The customer's firsthand account debunks conspiracy theories about Kate Middleton's health.
Speculations around a video showing the royal couple lead to rumors of a Kate Middleton impersonator. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
UK news

Killer caught on CCTV buying cable ties before strangling woman to death

A CCTV video captured a killer buying cable ties and using them to strangle a woman to death in her own home.
The killer posed as the victim and texted her mother, asking for money before fleeing the scene and being arrested later. [ more ]
www.bostonherald.com
6 months ago
Privacy professionals

How to spot 4 Social Security scams and protect your identity

Allegations of Social Security scams increased by 61.7% in the quarters ending in June 2022 and June 2023.
Scammers often use tactics like telling victims that their Social Security number is suspended or that their benefits are suspended. [ more ]
#cybersecurity
Philadelphia Magazine
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

I Hosted a Podcast on Artificial Intelligence. Then My AI Doppelganger Showed Up

Discovering a fake online doppelgänger can raise concerns about identity theft and misuse of personal information. [ more ]
Mail Online
1 week ago
Information security

CDK Global issues urgent warning to the public after cyberattack

CDK Global, a software service provider for car dealerships, faced a cyberattack impacting thousands of dealerships, emphasizing the importance of caution and vigilance against impersonation attacks. [ more ]
Philadelphia Magazine
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

I Hosted a Podcast on Artificial Intelligence. Then My AI Doppelganger Showed Up

Discovering a fake online doppelgänger can raise concerns about identity theft and misuse of personal information. [ more ]
Mail Online
1 week ago
Information security

CDK Global issues urgent warning to the public after cyberattack

CDK Global, a software service provider for car dealerships, faced a cyberattack impacting thousands of dealerships, emphasizing the importance of caution and vigilance against impersonation attacks. [ more ]
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Consequence
3 weeks ago
Austin

Jeanette Charles, Queen Elizabeth Lookalike Actress from The Naked Gun and Austin Powers, Dead at 96

British actress Jeanette Charles, known for Queen Elizabeth roles, passed away at 96. [ more ]
New York City, NY Patch
1 day ago
New York City

Fake Cop Tried To Detain Straphangers, Attacked Man In Subway Station

A man posing as an NYPD detective attempted to detain subway riders, causing harm and chaos in the subway station. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
3 days ago
California

19-year-olds pose as ICE agents to rob Latinos across the West, California police say

Two 19-year-olds posed as immigration agents to rob Latinos across the western U.S. [ more ]
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