Deepfake Scams Targeting Money: How To Stay Safe

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Scam

Fraudsters are using modern technology to deceive victims into scams.

Scam

Deepfake Scam

Deepfakes are those types of scams that involve using artificial intelligence in order to create phoney audio or video recordings that seem real and resemble someone the victim knows or trusts.

Deepfake Scam

Purpose

The main purpose of these scams is to make people take actions like transferring money or sharing sensitive information without them knowing they’re being deceived.

Purpose

How To Stay Protect

1. Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)- One must make sure to enable the MFA on all the sensitive information including banks to stay safe.

How To Stay Protect

2. Unusual Behavior

One of the major signs of a deepfake scam is when someone starts asking for sensitive information or urgent financial actions. One should be aware of these situations.

Unusual Behavior

3. Verify via Alternate Channels

It is very important for one to verify the communication channel through which one is asked to share personal sensitive details. 

4. Look for Deepfake Indicators

One should keep observing the facial expressions when talking with someone. One should look for signs that suggest the presence of artificial manipulation.

Look for Deepfake Indicators

Stay Safe

It is very important for every individual to be mindful of these inconsistencies as they can help one spot the deepfake scams.

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