Deepfake Video Call Scam
Scammers use AI-generated video deepfakes to impersonate colleagues or executives in video calls. Real-time deepfakes now possible on consumer hardware.
🚩 Red Flags
- ⚠Video call requesting urgent financial action
- ⚠Request to bypass normal procedures
- ⚠Strange facial movements or lighting
- ⚠Won't turn head significantly
🛡️ Protect Yourself
- →VERIFY SEPARATELY through known channel
- →FOLLOW PROTOCOL: Never bypass approvals for video calls
- →WATCH for odd facial movements, edge artifacts
- →ESTABLISH verbal verification codes
More Details
- “[Video shows "executive"] I'm requesting this transfer personally”
- “As you can see, I'm live on video”
- “I need this done now”
Common Questions
Yes. AI needs only 3 seconds from TikTok, Instagram, voicemail. The clone can say anything and sounds identical.
Family code word for emergencies. If urgent call, hang up and call back on known number. Be cautious posting voice content online.
AI replaces scammer's face with executive's face in real-time video calls. Used for fraudulent wire transfers. One case: $25M lost.
Not completely. Deepfakes run in real-time now. Look for odd movements and verify through separate channels.
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