Event Brief
AI Deepfake Scam Costs Woman Home and Savings
Filed: Feb 06, 2026 at 9:03 AM ET
Summary: A woman lost $81,000 to a deepfake scam impersonating Steve Burton.
WHO: A woman victim
WHAT: AI deepfake romance scam
WHEN: Feb 06, 2026 at 8:31 AM ET
WHERE: United States
WHY: To exploit the victim's trust using deepfake technology
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