Deltona family allegedly targeted by AI scam after dog disappears
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A Deltona family was targeted by scammers using AI-generated photos of their missing dog to steal $2,746. The family reported the incident to the Volusia Sheriff's Office and warned other pet owners to be cautious.
A Deltona family is warning others about a scam involving AI-generated photos of their missing dog. Bill Cosens and his wife received a call from scammers after posting photos of their missing dog Archer online. The caller claimed Archer had been hit by a car and needed emergency surgery, sending a photo of Archer on an operating table. The family grew suspicious when the caller asked for payment via Zelle, Apple Pay, or PayPal. Upon closer inspection, they noticed red flags in the photos, including a 2022 date on a monitor and a different collar color. The address provided was actually Deltona City Hall. The family did not pay and filed a report with the Volusia Sheriff's Office. Archer was later returned by someone seen taking him. The case remains under investigation.
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