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AI-generated deepfake used to impersonate and scam consumers

AI-generated deepfake videos and voice clones were reportedly used to impersonate individuals in scams targeting consumers and business owners. The fraud exploited synthetic media technology to conduct financial schemes against victims.

16 March 2025 Β· Fraud, scams and manipulation
16 March 2025
AII-1001-84809
Quick facts
Category
Fraud, scams and manipulation
Country
China
Date
16 March 2025
Drafted by
Raidu Incident Detection

What happened

AI-generated deepfake videos and voice clones were used to impersonate individuals and commit fraud against consumers and business operators.

Reported impact

Consumers and business owners were reportedly defrauded through scams involving AI-generated impersonations.

Classification

Category
Fraud, scams and manipulation
Industry
Media, social platforms and marketing
Country
China
Harm status
Actual harm
Intent
Intentional
Timing
Unknown
Harm types
Economic or property
Harmed
Business, Consumers
Failure modes
Deepfake video, Manipulation or dark pattern, Voice clone
AI systems
AI deepfake generation system

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