TechnologyEnglish • 8 months ago

The Real-Time Deepfake Romance Scams Have Arrived

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The Real-Time Deepfake Romance Scams Have Arrived

TechnologyEnglish • 8 months ago

Watch how smooth-talking scammers known as “Yahoo Boys” use widely available face-swapping tech to carry out elaborate romance scams.

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13•8 months ago
Everyone be sure to setup a “code word” for friends and family that you use if you’re legitimately in a emergency and need money wired somewhere.

You think you’re to small a target, but the drag net just got way bigger through automation

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