Also, the Anambra State Police Command had, in connection to this, declared wanted a National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) member, Daniel Nnamdi Emeh, for impersonation, possession of firearms and money laundering.

Source: https://dailypost.ng/2023/04/02/panel-investigating-alleged-criminal-conduct-of-anambra-police-officers-submits-report/

A man identified as Femi Ogunwusi has been arrested by the Ekiti state Police Command over alleged impersonation, robbery and possession of prohibited rifles.

Source: https://www.newtelegraphng.com/tinubu-the-honest-love-of-two-notable-princes/

Another possibility is the impersonation of politicians and other public figures, which can cause misleading information to spread on social media.

Source: https://www.canindia.com/microsofts-new-ai-tool-can-copy-any-voice/

A notorious example of a deepfake or 'cheapfake' was a crude impersonation of appearing to surrender to Russia in a video widely circulated on Russian social media last year.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-11675003/Deepfakes-Cyber-expert-warns-AI-images-pose-national-security-risk.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Cheesman’s impersonation of a guidance guru is hilarious as are the exercise routines they go through.

Source: https://calgaryherald.com/entertainment/theatre/review-a-more-focused-shortened-version-of-the-f-word-would-deliver-powerful-statement

Cleroux was sent to jail for seven years in April 2022 after being convicted on similar charges in Ottawa, including assault, assault with a weapon, fraud and impersonation.

Source: https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/fake-nurse-treated-899-patients-bc-womens-hospital

Epstein and Maxwell appear only as images (a backdrop of Maxwell’s face) or an off-screen vocal impersonation: “Your Royal Highness, this is Jeffrey.”

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2023/jan/01/mayflies-bbc-review-martin-compston-without-sin-vicky-mcclure-prince-andrew-the-musical-marie-antoinette

Fletcher said the bill is preying on not only performers expressing themselves but transgender individuals doing something as simple as singing to themselves in line at the grocery store, being regarded as male/female impersonation and adult performance.

Source: https://thebluebanner.net/15056/arts-features-2/local-asheville-drag-performers-respond-to-anti-lgbtq-legislation/

However, to convince a loved one - for example, to use in an impersonation scam - it would likely take a significantly larger sample.

Source: https://kiowacountypress.net/content/voice-deepfakes-are-calling-%E2%80%93-here%E2%80%99s-what-they-are-and-how-avoid-getting%C2%A0scammed

I expect to see more LLM-based cyber threats emerge in 2024, from better phishing and social engineering intrusions to deepfakes and impersonation attacks.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesfinancecouncil/2023/12/26/three-trends-to-watch-in-the-year-of-the-generative-enterprise/

It’s a great impersonation, though I’m left wondering what a non-sports fan thought about this.

Source: https://awfulannouncing.com/nbc/bill-walton-saturday-night-live.html

'I've had some crazy reactions from the public including crying fans and others completely fooled by the impersonation that they thought they were talking to Tom Cruise himself,' he said.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12566505/Tom-Cruise-impersonator-says-likeness-star-helped-pay-debt.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Meta Verified will be “a subscription service that lets you verify your account with a government ID, get a blue badge, get extra impersonation protection against accounts claiming to be you, and get direct access to customer support,” Zuckerberg says.

Source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-february-19-2023/

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has raised serious concerns over ongoing attempts to undermine his reputation through impersonation and voice mimicry.

Source: https://guardian.ng/news/peter-obi-sounds-the-alarm-as-voice-impersonators-continue-to-run-rampant/

Previously, Twitter verified celebrities, politicians, journalists and prominent figures on a case-by-case basis in an effort to authenticate their identities and prevent impersonation.

Source: https://www.mycentraloregon.com/2023/04/24/twitter-revives-blue-checkmark-for-some-celebrities-including-dead-ones/

Rick Astley is suing rapper Yung Gravy for using an alleged impersonation of his voice on a recent single.

Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-64429565?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

The aim of the show is to impress four judges with their best impersonation of a famous singer.

Source: https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/21988315/who-won-starstruck-2023/

The convict was charged for impersonation, obtaining money by false pretence and possession of fraudulent documents contrary to Section 1 (1) (a)…

Source: https://guardian.ng/news/undergraduate-bags-three-years-jail-term-for-internet-fraud/

The registration impersonation suspects include Timilehin Akinwale, Olayinka Mustapha and Peter Okereke, while Feranmi Adesuyi was arraigned for examination impersonation.

Source: https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2023/07/12/court-adjourns-trial-of-4-jamb-registration-fraud-suspects/

The registration impersonation suspects include Timilehin Akinwale, Olayinka Mustapha and Peter Okereke, while Feranmi Adesuyi was arraigned for examination impersonation.

Source: https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2023/07/12/court-adjourns-trial-of-4-jamb-registration-fraud-suspects/