Police warn of fake video calls made with artificial intelligence
Scammers are copying the faces and voices of relatives with artificial intelligence and asking for money in fake video calls, police say.
Written later, from the reports of that day.
What it means for you
If someone from your family urgently asks you for money on a video call, do not send anything before you call that person yourself. Call the number already saved in your phone, not the one from the suspicious call. To report a fraud attempt, call the single emergency number 112.
What happened
Moldovan law enforcement warns about doctored video calls (deepfakes) that copy the face and voice of family members or close friends. The aim is to take money or personal data. Victims are convinced they are speaking with a loved one in an emergency.
In short
- Police ask people not to send money right away, however serious the situation seems on the call.
- The person should be called directly on the number already saved in the phone, not the number from the suspicious call.
- A suspected fraud attempt should be reported to police by calling the single emergency number 112.
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