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Decades of Deception: 37-year-old Faces Fraud Trial for Impersonating a Child in Brazil
world5 days ago

Decades of Deception: 37-year-old Faces Fraud Trial for Impersonating a Child in Brazil

Amanda Maria Souza de Oliveira, 37, spent more than 15 years posing as a child to receive shelter and attention, leading to fraud and identity-theft charges in Santa Catarina and Paraná. A court-ordered mental-health evaluation found her competent to stand trial; prosecutors say she deceived hosts and shelters, while her lawyers argue no financial loss occurred and that she sought care rather than to scam. The case has drawn wide public and media attention in Brazil.

via Yahoo|
#brazil#fraud#identity-theft
Brazilian Woman Who Posed as a Child for Years Goes on Trial for Fraud
world5 days ago

Brazilian Woman Who Posed as a Child for Years Goes on Trial for Fraud

A 37-year-old Brazilian woman who pretended to be a 12-year-old named Amanda for more than 15 years to gain shelter and attention faces fraud and identity-theft charges; investigators say she deceived families, shelters and religious groups, a mental health evaluation found her fit to stand trial, and her lawyers contend no financial loss occurred.

via The Washington Post|
#brazil#fraud#identity-theft
politics8 days ago

Trump plays down Burnham-impersonator scare, hints North Sea windfall for UK

President Donald Trump dismissed concerns about a reported exchange between UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham and someone posing as White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, saying it was likely a miscommunication after he spoke with Burnham; the British Embassy raised security concerns but a White House aide said it wasn’t related to a device hack, and Trump also floated opening the North Sea as a potential boon for the UK.

via Politico|
#burnham#impersonation#politics
Burnham exchanges messages with impersonator posing as Trump's chief of staff, sparking security review
politics8 days ago

Burnham exchanges messages with impersonator posing as Trump's chief of staff, sparking security review

UK political figure Andy Burnham reportedly exchanged a small number of messages with someone claiming to be White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles; officials said the contact was illegitimate and quickly reported to authorities. Downing Street declined to comment as the incident is reviewed, in a context of past impersonation and hoax attempts targeting UK and US officials, with the FBI previously probing Wiles' phone and other ministers' numbers having been exposed. No broad data breach evidence has been disclosed.

via BBC|
#burnham#cybersecurity#downing-street
UK PM Burnham contacted by impersonator posing as Trump's aide
world8 days ago

UK PM Burnham contacted by impersonator posing as Trump's aide

Britain’s Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged messages with someone who pretended to be Susie Wiles, a close adviser to Donald Trump. Burnham became suspicious and alerted authorities; Politico first reported the incident, and the British embassy in Washington raised it with the White House. Downing Street did not comment on national security. The article notes ongoing phishing attempts linked to Wiles dating back to a 2025 incident.

via CNN|
#andy-burnham#impersonation#phishing
Wiener reverses course, pulls AI attack on Connie Chan after backlash
politics15 days ago

Wiener reverses course, pulls AI attack on Connie Chan after backlash

California state Sen. Scott Wiener scrapped ConnieChan.ai, a parody AI chatbot targeting rival Connie Chan, after Pelosi and other Democrats condemned the tactic as a harmful AI impersonation. Wiener pulled the chatbot and related billboards and apologized, acknowledging the controversy distracted from housing, transit, and other issues. Chan’s campaign framed the stunt as bigotry, underscoring tensions ahead of the November runoff in San Francisco’s 11th District.

via New York Post|
#artificial-intelligence#california#elections
Impersonator fuels fake-divorce saga around Lena the Plug and Adam22
entertainment1 month ago

Impersonator fuels fake-divorce saga around Lena the Plug and Adam22

An unknown person using Lena Nersesian’s name has filed divorce papers against Adam22, and Adam confirms he was served in person; Lena says the filings are the work of a crazed fan and not her doing, and has previously reported similar fraud. The couple deny any divorce and say the situation is a hoax they’re actively contesting, as the impersonator persists and Lena urges police or FBI intervention.

via Page Six|
#adam22#divorce-hoax#entertainment
WhatsApp lets you reserve a username to keep your number private
tech1 month ago

WhatsApp lets you reserve a username to keep your number private

WhatsApp will introduce a username system that lets you reserve unique handles so people can message you without knowing your phone number. You can claim a username now via Settings > Account > Username (existing Instagram or Facebook handles can be used to deter impersonation). High-profile names are reserved to prevent abuse, and you can’t browse by username—you must know the exact handle to contact someone. The rollout will happen later this year, and an optional username key will let you control who can message you.

via The Verge|
#handles#impersonation#privacy
AI Impersonation Scam Targets Actors in Hollywood Casting
entertainment2 months ago

AI Impersonation Scam Targets Actors in Hollywood Casting

Fraudsters impersonate famous casting directors to lure aspiring actors into paying fake union fees and onboarding costs, sometimes using AI-generated voices and polished messages. The scheme exploits the online shift in casting, prompting industry groups to launch anti-scam efforts as experts warn AI could amplify this threat in the entertainment world.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#actors#ai#casting-scam
Google’s Phone app flags AI-impostor calls from your contacts
tech2 months ago

Google’s Phone app flags AI-impostor calls from your contacts

Google is adding a feature to its Phone app that will flag calls that appear to come from one of your contacts but are actually AI impersonations, giving you the option to end the call. The system uses a silent confirmation signal between devices and is enabled by default on Android 12+ starting with Pixel phones, requiring both parties to use Phone by Google and built on end-to-end encrypted RCS. It’s part of the June Android drop and arrives as AI-assisted scams have cost Americans hundreds of millions.

via The Verge|
#ai#android#google
Fake ICE Agents Target Immigrants in Violent Robberies Across the U.S.
us-news3 months ago

Fake ICE Agents Target Immigrants in Violent Robberies Across the U.S.

An NBC News/Noticias Telemundo investigation finds a surge in people impersonating ICE officers to rob and harass immigrants, with at least 84 such incidents since 2014 and 31 in 2025 alone, many involving violence. Victims fear reporting due to deportation risk and mistrust of authorities, as impostors often don masks/hoods to imitate real agents. The report notes enforcement and identification gaps, calls for clearer rules on officer identification, and highlights the broader danger these crimes pose to immigrant communities.

via NBC News|
#crime#ice#immigration
Chad Smith Crashes Will Ferrell’s SNL Monologue as Paul McCartney Joins the Gag
television3 months ago

Chad Smith Crashes Will Ferrell’s SNL Monologue as Paul McCartney Joins the Gag

Chad Smith, Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer, crashed Will Ferrell’s SNL hosting moment by impersonating Ferrell on stage, prompting Ferrell to protest that he’s the host. After Smith is escorted off, Ferrell invites Paul McCartney for a Q&A, with McCartney jokingly telling Smith to get back behind the drums as Ferrell ribbed Beatles-and-pop hits.

via Variety|
#chad-smith#impersonation#paul-mccartney