# AI fraud costing victims millions of dollars > Source: > Published: 2026-08-23 13:08:06+00:00 AI fraud costing victims millions of dollars [NewsFeed](/video/newsfeed/) # AI fraud costing victims millions of dollars Deepfake scams are becoming harder to spot as criminals use AI to impersonate officials and public figures. In Singapore, one victim lost nearly $4m to a deepfake scam, while researchers warn the technology is becoming easier to create. Al Jazeera’s Patrick Fok reports. Published On 23 Aug 2026