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Beware of AI Face Swapping Scams: The Rise of Telecommunications and Internet Fraud

AI face swapping is a common tactic used in telecommunications and Internet fraud. (Schematic diagram/PIXABAY)

One random day, you will suddenly receive a “bed picture” on your phone Click on it and see that you are the main character. A man surnamed Li in Linshui County, Guang’an City, Sichuan Province, was sleepy when he suddenly received a multimedia message from an unknown number. When he clicked on it, it became a naked bed picture of himself and an unknown woman. Immediately afterwards, the other party sent another text message, saying, “Want to be safe, answer the call before 9 am”

According to reports from mainland Chinese media, Li Nan knew that he had never taken such photos, and had never had any innocent affairs with any strange women. He realized that his face had been changed by AI, but he did not pay too much attention to it, for the sake of the other party no longer disturbing, he answered directly, “You will be caught sooner or later.” In order to discover the true intentions of the other party, he took the initiative to contact him and ask him what he thought and his requests.

Sure enough, the other party claimed to be a private detective and was entrusted by others to collect Mr. Li’s private videos. However, he only wanted money. at the same time, he would destroy the photos and videos In the video, he also said that he was only given 20 minutes to think about it. Out of curiosity, Mr. Li asked the other party to send a video to inspect the goods, but the other party insisted on transferring money first, and Mr. Li stopped responding.

When 20 minutes passed and Mr Li still did not answer, the other party used AI to change his voice and call him, claiming that he would transfer the video to the client if the money was not paid. transfer. But Li Nan remained unmoved accusing the other party of “unkind behavior.” In the end, the unscrupulous person realized that he could not blackmail him, so he hung up the phone hastily, and the farce ended.

The local police reminded that AI face-changing is a common tactic used in telecommunications and Internet fraud, as well as a common method of online extortion. If you receive similar messages, do not be afraid, do not believe it, do not reply, and call the police immediately. The public security organs will seriously crack down on illegal and criminal activities that maliciously alter photos to commit fraud or extortion.

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