1980s AI photo trend: Delhi Police warns users of fake profiles, blackmail and cyber fraud

The 1980s AI photo trend may look like harmless nostalgia, but Delhi Police has a warning for users. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Delhi Police asked users to be careful before uploading their photos to AI tools. The post stated that images uploaded online can be misused to create fake profiles, carry out fraud or blackmail people. “Looks like nostalgia but it could be a trap,” Delhi Police said in its post. “Your images can be misused for fake profiles, blackmail or cyber fraud,” it added.

The warning comes as AI photo tools and filters allow users to transform modern pictures into images that look like they were taken decades ago. Delhi Police’s post specifically used the “80s Photo Scam” theme to highlight the risks linked to sharing personal images online.