- A Shanghai man lost $28,000 to an AI-generated “girlfriend.”
- Scammers used AI to create fake photos, videos, and documents.
- Police warn against AI-driven online romance scams.
Eko Hot Blog reports that a man in Shanghai has lost nearly $28,000 after being deceived into a long-distance relationship with an AI-generated “girlfriend,” Chinese state media reported on Wednesday.
Scammers used artificial intelligence to create realistic images and videos of a fictional woman, “Ms. Jiao,” convincing the victim, identified as Mr. Liu, that he was in a real relationship.
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According to state broadcaster CCTV, Mr. Liu transferred nearly 200,000 yuan ($28,000) after the scammers claimed his online partner needed money to start a business and help a sick relative.
To make the scam more convincing, the fraudsters produced a fake ID and medical documents. They also sent manipulated AI-generated photos and videos showing “Ms. Jiao” in various settings, including holding a paint palette and standing on city streets.
Authorities discovered that a coordinated scam team was behind the deception, using advanced AI tools to create lifelike interactions.
“Throughout the process, Mr. Liu never met Ms. Jiao in person,” CCTV stated.
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The case highlights growing concerns over AI-driven scams worldwide. Social media giant Meta recently warned users about AI-generated romance scams, which have become more sophisticated with emerging technology.
Chinese police continue investigating the scam, urging the public to verify online relationships before sending money.
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