AI-Generated Deepfake Used in Attempted Fraud Against Disabled Man in Amasya
Scammers used artificial intelligence to generate a deepfake video claiming a disabled man in Amasya, Turkey had won a promotion, pressuring him to deposit money. Turkish police intervened when the man grew suspicious heading to the bank, preventing the fraud.
What happened
A 58-year-old man with 96 percent physical disability registered for an online application and received a video created using artificial intelligence claiming he had won a promotion prize. Scammers told him he would earn high returns by depositing money into accounts, instructing him to withdraw funds from his bank.
The victim became suspicious while heading to the bank and spoke to a traffic police officer on the road. The officer called the Amasya Provincial Police Fraud Bureau. When officers arrived, the scammers called again, instructing him on investment codes. An officer identified himself as the victim's son, and the scammers ended the call upon learning a police officer was present.
Reported impact
The victim's savings were protected from being stolen. Police reported that deepfake fraud attempts using artificial intelligence to imitate voice and video are increasing recently.
Governance controls
An investigation into the incident was launched.
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