Security researchers at Group-IB have identified multiple scam campaigns targeting fans eager to purchase tickets for Celine Dion's return to the stage.
The campaign, active since at least January 2026, employs rotating lures tied to the calendar, such as tax themes in winter and Valentine's or Easter invitations later on, according to Forescout.
The platform, active since 2020, allowed criminals to make over 1.8 million scam calls globally, targeting approximately 170,000 victims and causing tens of millions in financial losses.
ScamBuster operates by responding to incoming phishing emails with an AI-driven persona designed to appear as a gullible victim, such as an elderly individual or a novice business owner.
The deepfake image, which depicted Paul Thwaite alongside journalist Emily Maitlis and was designed to mimic a BBC radio interview, was shared on the social media platform X.
