Summary
Police in Michigan are warning about a new scam in which fraudsters use AI‑generated videos to terrorize vehicle owners into paying money. A man received a WhatsApp message showing what appeared to be his truck being attacked in his driveway, followed by a $500 demand to stop the assault. The video was later judged to be fake — possibly created with AI using public imagery like Google Street View — and local police found no evidence of an actual attack. Authorities say the incident reflects a growing trend of manipulated content used to intimidate victims and urge people not to send money, click links, or respond to unsolicited messages.
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