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Scammer Used AI MAGA Girl to Grift ‘Super Dumb’ Men

The account drew 10,000 Instagram followers in a month, and Sam said he earned a few thousand dollars monthly from posts, subscriptions and merchandise.

  • A 22-year-old medical student from India created Emily Hart, an AI-generated influencer, using Google Gemini to generate online income and fund his licensing exams.
  • Google Gemini suggested the 'MAGA/conservative niche' as a 'cheat code,' noting that this audience often has higher disposable income and is more loyal than generic competitors.
  • On Instagram, Sam posted photos of Hart ice fishing and shooting at a rifle range paired with political slogans, gaining more than 10,000 followers within one month.
  • Subscribers purchased softcore AI-generated content on Fanvue, while Sam sold MAGA-themed T-shirts like 'PTSD: Pretty Tired of Stupid Democrats,' earning a few thousand dollars monthly.
  • Spending 50 minutes daily on the project, Sam funds his medical exams while saving to emigrate to the United States, despite calling the effort a 'grift.
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