Deepfake Video Fraud Costs Woman 650,000 Lira
A woman in Balıkesir, Turkey was defrauded of 650,000 lira after clicking on a fake investment advertisement containing an AI-generated deepfake video on social media. Scammers used the video to gain access to her bank accounts and withdraw credits in her name. The case is under investigation by local prosecutors.
What happened
In Edremit, Balıkesir, a woman named Birgül Güden clicked on a fake investment advertisement containing an AI-generated deepfake video that appeared on social media. The video mimicked the voices and appearances of famous people.
After clicking the video link, scammers accessed her accounts through Skype, gained access to her bank accounts, and withdrew approximately 650,000 lira in credits without her knowledge. She discovered the fraud when she attempted to pay her child's university tuition.
Reported impact
Güden reported having no means to repay the credits that were withdrawn in her name, as she works at minimum wage with two children. One of her children dropped out of university because of the incident.
Index analysis
AI-generated deepfake videos were used to create deceptive investment advertisements that remain circulating on Instagram and other media platforms. Güden described the scammers as using a particular speaking style that was persuasive to victims.
Governance controls
Güden filed a complaint with local police, who directed her to the prosecutor's office, where the case is currently being handled. She stated she is seeking assistance from higher authorities to address the continued circulation of such fraudulent advertisements on social media.
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