A fraud ring has been busted for selling AI-generated “miracle prayers” to vulnerable believers, charging around $10 per personalized message.
Over two years, the scammers used social media to lure in devout Catholics, then leveraged a call center to build rapport, learn personal details, and pitch prayers claimed to cure illness or improve lives.
(Photo credit: AI GENERATED IMAGE OF BRAZILIAN CALL CENTER)
Authorities credit the scheme’s success to the AI’s ability to adapt and personalize its output for each target. The 35 suspects now face charges of fraud and criminal conspiracy, and police are calling on additional victims to step forward to strengthen the case.