Co Down victim conned out of £250k in AI investment scam
A person in Northern Ireland was scammed out of £250,000 (approximately €291,000) by what police have described as a "sophisticated" AI-generated investment fraud.
A person in Co Down, Northern Ireland, was defrauded of £250,000 by an AI-generated investment scam, according to police. The victim was lured by a video featuring a well-known financial figure promising significant returns. Once the victim invested a smaller sum, fraudsters contacted them via WhatsApp, urging further investment.
The criminals subsequently obtained remote access to the victim's computer, convincing them to create multiple online accounts and borrow money. Funds were then transferred to accounts controlled by the criminals. Police emphasized that reputable financial operators would never pressure individuals into acting quickly or transferring money hastily.
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