The 'deepfake' technology has now been detected as being used for online fraud purposes. Director of the Commercial Crime Investigation Department, YDH CP Dato' Sri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf informed that there were three police reports - each in Kuala Lumpur, Terengganu and Penang regarding impersonation fraud believed to be using deepfake technology. So, what should you know about it?
In one case in Terengganu, the victim received a call from an unknown number, who then introduced himself as the victim's friend. As the caller's voice was similar to his friend's, the victim agreed to lend money amounting to RM49800.00. So, what should you know about it?
For your information, when he contacted his friend again through the phone number he used, his friend denied the loan. In all three of these cases, the caller posed as a friend of the victim and asked for a loan.
Following the development, JSJK expects that fraud syndicates will continue to use the same tactics to deceive victims. Users are advised to take the following preventive measures to avoid becoming a victim of fraud:
- “Believe not of what you see and believe not of what you hear”.
- Perform a check by calling the contact using the phone number stored in your phone. Verify if they called you using another phone number.
- Do not make transfers into dubious bank accounts especially when they are registered in the name of another individual.
We have yet to confirm other details on the issue. However, we would strongly advise everyone to stay safe and vigilant. Hopefully, PDRM will take swift action on this case.
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