CCID director: Over 450 deepfake scams under police investigation, losses reach RM2.72m

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CCID director: Over 450 deepfake scams under police investigation, losses reach RM2.72m
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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — Police are currently investigating 454 fraud cases believed to involve deepfake technology, including voice impersonation, which have resulted in losses...

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Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department director Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf said these scams typically involve sending WhatsApp messages while impersonating the victim’s acquaintances, claiming to be in trouble and requesting a loan. He cited a case involving a travel agent in Kuala Terengganu who was scammed after receiving a call on Aug 23 from an unknown number using a voice resembling that of a friend.

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