Warning after victim conned out of £250,000 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. It began after the Co Down-based victim responded to an online video featuring a well-known personality from the financial sector. It offered an investment opportunity with "significant" returns. After the victim had invested a relatively modest amount, they were contacted via Whatsapp and encouraged to put in more.