Imagine standing in a store when a stranger runs up to you, phone in hand, showing you a video of someone stealing your car from the parking lot. The video looks completely real — but it was made with artificial intelligence. Melanie Valentine says that’s exactly what happened to her at a Home Depot in West Palm Beach late last year.

This week, the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office announced a man was arrested on multiple charges after he reportedly showed an AI-generated video to a deputy and falsely reported a crime. Investigators say these prank videos a growing issue.