Criminals are using new technologies to deceive citizens. According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, disseminated through UNN , scammers are actively using audio dupes created with the help of artificial intelligence. In particular, this is used in "your friend is in trouble" schemes or for ransom demands.
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How do fraudsters work?
- Develop a scenario for a fraudulent scheme.
- They collect information about the victim through social networks.
- They call using fake audio, convincing the victim to send money.
How to protect yourself from virtual kidnapping?
- Do not share personal information on social media.
- Be wary of suspicious messages that may contain phishing elements.
- In case of suspicious calls about loved ones, try to contact them in another way.
If you suspect fraud, report it to the police immediately.