Police are warning New Jersey residents about a prank that has recently gained popularity on social media, in which unsuspecting victims receive AI-generated images of a strange man inside of their homes.

While it may seem like a harmless prank to some, this trend has prompted responses from police all over the country, who are calling it "dangerous" and a safety risk.

The viral trend, dubbed online as the "AI homeless man prank," has become popular on social media sites such as TikTok, bringing in millions of views.

Here's how it works.

What is the 'AI homeless man prank'?

To participate in this trend, pranksters will use artificial intelligence to generate fake images of a disheveled man at their door or inside of their home. Some even go as far as placing the man on their couch or

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