Barriers to deepfake-level authenticity are collapsing, making identity theft in the art world not only effortless but chillingly precise.

Scammers increasingly push victims to send them money through crypto ATMs. Records reviewed by CNN reveal the con artists’ tricks.

It starts with something small, a text that feels oddly familiar. Maybe it says, “Hey, how are you?” or “Are you coming to the BBQ?” Before you know it, you’re in a friendly back-and-forth with ...