Scam category
AI deepfake scams
AI deepfake scams use synthetic video and audio to impersonate real people in real time. Scammers create convincing video calls that appear to show your boss, family member, or business partner asking for an urgent wire transfer. The technology has become accessible enough that even low-skill criminals can generate convincing fakes.
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- A video call has subtle visual glitches around the face, hair, or background, or the audio does not perfectly sync with lip movements.
- The person on the call refuses to answer verification questions or diverts when asked something only the real person would know.
- An urgent financial request comes through a video call rather than the normal approval process.
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deepfake CEO video call scam
Criminals use real-time AI deepfake technology to impersonate a company CEO on a video call, instructing employees to wire funds or share sensitive data under the guise of an urgent business matter.
Verify any unusual financial requests through a separate, known communication channel such as a direct phone call.
Finance employees
U.S.
celebrity crypto endorsement deepfake
AI-generated deepfake videos show celebrities apparently endorsing cryptocurrency investment platforms, luring victims into depositing money on fraudulent exchanges that steal their funds.
Verify any celebrity endorsement by checking the person's official social media accounts and website.
Crypto investors
U.S.
AI-generated news anchor scam
Scammers create fake news broadcasts using AI-generated anchors who report fabricated stories designed to promote fraudulent products, investments, or political disinformation.
Cross-reference any news clip with the official website of the network it claims to represent.
Seniors
U.S.
deepfake kidnapping ransom video scam
Criminals create AI deepfake videos of a victim's family member appearing to be in distress or captivity, then demand ransom payment for their safe release.
Hang up and immediately try to contact the supposedly kidnapped family member directly.
Parents
U.S.
political deepfake robocall scam
AI-cloned voices of political figures are used in robocalls to spread disinformation, suppress voter turnout, or solicit fraudulent donations during election periods.
Verify any election information through your state or local election board's official website.
Voters
U.S.
deepfake real estate agent scam
Scammers use AI deepfake video to impersonate a real estate agent or property owner on video calls, redirecting earnest money deposits or rental payments to fraudulent accounts.
Always verify wire instructions by calling the title company or real estate brokerage at their publicly listed phone number.
Home buyers
U.S.
AI-generated fake customer testimonials scam
Fraudulent businesses use AI-generated deepfake videos of fake customers providing glowing testimonials to build false trust and sell counterfeit or nonexistent products.
Reverse-image search testimonial faces to check if they are AI-generated or stolen from other sources.
Online shoppers
U.S.
deepfake job interview scam
Scammers use AI deepfake technology to impersonate hiring managers during video interviews, collecting personal information and upfront fees from job seekers for positions that do not exist.
Verify the interviewer's identity by contacting the company directly through their official website.
Job seekers
U.S.
deepfake romantic partner scam
Scammers use AI-generated deepfake video and voice to create a convincing fake romantic partner for video calls, building emotional bonds before requesting money for fabricated emergencies.
Insist on meeting in person or conduct a live video call where you ask them to perform spontaneous actions.
Singles
U.S.
AI voice clone customer service scam
Criminals use AI voice cloning to impersonate customer service representatives from banks and tech companies, tricking victims into revealing account credentials or authorizing fraudulent transactions.
Hang up and call your bank directly using the number on the back of your card or on their official website.
Bank customers
U.S.
deepfake identity document fraud
Criminals use AI to generate realistic fake identity documents with deepfake photos that pass automated KYC verification systems, enabling account takeover and financial fraud.
Platforms should implement liveness detection requiring users to perform random actions during selfie verification.
Financial institutions
U.S.
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