AI Deepfake Call Scam: Here Is Everything You Need To Know

Recently, a man from Kerala was cheated of ₹40,000 after he fell for a fraud that used sophisticated "Deepfake" technology. But, What is this 'Deepfake" Technology?

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This is an AI-based fake call scam where AI is used to make fake audio or video recordings of people. The scammer can make calls by faking themselves as a relatives or friend to cheat others to transfer money or any information to them.

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This deepfake call is made using a technology called facial reenactment where AI is used to map the facial movements of one person to another via audio or video recording.

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This AI Deepfake call is a new honeypot for online scammers, and everyone need to be little cautious and aware of these technologies as deep fake calls can be little tricky.

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To be safe from AI based deep fake call, be suspicious to unknown calls and don't give out personal information or money or any card/OTP numbers. Report to police if you find any call suspicious or a deep fake.

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