Latest insurance scam - "shallowfakes"?

[ChemicalChaos]

Just seen this article pop up being shared on social media. Apparently criminals are now using AI type image tools to make realistic looking photos of damage to undamaged cars. Or, to superimpose numberplates of their car onto photos of a total loss.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13373513/...

I must say I'm slightly confused how this is all supposed to work. I'm assuming they must be cahoots with a dodgy bodyshop that charges for non existant work and splits the money amongst the scammers? That makes sense, but the "total loss" part doesnt add up - surely the insco will be expecting to recieve a damaged car back in return for their payout?

Either way, I'm very sure this latest scam will be yet another excuse for them to hike our premiums by another ridiculous chunk....

[Terminator X]

The rise of AI, be careful what you wish for.

TX.

[boyse7en]

If anyone is getting fooled by pictures like that Transit they deserve everything they get.

[vikingaero]

So they rely on PotatoCam evidence?

[murphyaj]

The article is from The Daily Mail, they are essentially a clickbait factory at this point, one which is notorious for sensationalism and poor fact checking even by the very low standards of British tabloids.
I would take anything you read there with a hefty dose of scepticism.

[kambites]

The odds of something published in the Mail being factually accurate are slightly lower than if you just invented a story off the top of your head.