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Viral TikTok ‘Homeless Man’ Trend Prompts Sheriff’s Warning in Jackson County

Summary by Medford Alert
Medford, Oregon- The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents after deputies responded to multiple 911 calls this week connected to a viral TikTok prank involving artificial intelligence. The nationwide trend uses AI to create realistic images of a disheveled “homeless man” appearing inside someone’s home. Teens have been sending the AI-generated photos to family or friends as pranks, leading recipients to believe an intruder is insi…
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Medford Alert broke the news in on Saturday, October 25, 2025.
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