Deepfake video scams prompt police warning

Police in Hong Kong and Xi'an have warned about a rise in AI-powered deepfake scams after a Hong Kong employee transferred HK$200 million ($25.5 million) to fraudsters posing as executives via deepfaked video calls. Similar incidents have occurred in China, where an employee was duped into transferring 1.86 million yuan ($258,000). Deepfakes using manipulated video and audio data are difficult to detect, making verification crucial. Experts suggest simple verification techniques, like asking personalized questions or using hand gestures to disrupt AI processing.

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