New scam: The technology is used to make potential victims believe they are getting a video call from an actual police officer. — The Straits Times/ANN
Thai police are warning people of a new trick adopted by “call-centre” scammers – using digitally manipulated video clips to coerce victims into transferring funds.
Deputy police spokesperson Police Colonel Siriwat Deephor on Friday said that these criminals allegedly use the so-called “deepfake” technology to make their potential victims believe they are getting a video call from an actual police officer.
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