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Purportedly AI-Generated Videos Impersonating Miami Immigration Attorney Were Reportedly Used to Defraud Bronx Resident of $4,820

August 19, 2026

Scammers reportedly used AI-generated videos impersonating Miami immigration attorney Angel Leal to solicit a Bronx legal resident seeking U.S. citizenship. The victim said he sent $4,820 through Zelle and provided Social Security and residency documents before discovering the scheme. He later reported falling behind on rent and utilities and said the scammers sought additional money. This incident highlights the need for responsible AI use in fraud prevention and awareness. For more information on protecting yourself from similar scams, visit our website contributors—JOIN US—to learn more.

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Alleged deployer
synthetic-media-creators, scammers-impersonating-angel-leal, scammers, deepfake-creators, cybercriminals
Alleged developer
synthetic-video-generation-technology-developers, synthetic-media-generation-technology-developers, deepfake-technology-developers
Alleged harmed parties
victor-hernandez, scam-victims, immigrants-in-the-united-states, immigrants, financial-scam-victims, angel-leal

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