Multiple reports describe a romance scam in which fraudsters impersonate Dubai’s crown prince using AI-generated deepfakes and live-style video calls to build trust and manipulate victims. In the cases cited, victims believe they are communicating with a real prince, receiving flirtatious messages and declarations of affection over repeated online interactions. The scammers then escalate the relationship into requests for money, including claims tied to personal or official needs. One account says the scam involved payments for a “marriage certificate” and a “royal membership,” prompting suspicion before the victim realized they had been targeted. Another report frames the activity as part of a broader “fake Dubai prince” ecosystem that targets victims financially as well as emotionally. Researchers referenced across the stories trace at least some of the scams to organized crime networks, with one account linking perpetrators to crime syndicates in Nigeria. The reports collectively highlight how AI deepfakes can make impersonation appear more convincing, enabling criminals to “love-bomb” targets before extracting funds.