Tag: Identity deception


  • Deepfake minister video dupes retiree in crypto scam

    Deepfake minister video dupes retiree in crypto scam

    Overview A 75-year-old retiree from Singapore fell for a cryptocurrency investment scheme after being exposed to a deepfake video that appeared to feature a government minister endorsing the opportunity. The video led him to invest more than S$4,000, a sum he believed would yield high returns. This incident underscores how sophisticated misinformation can target seniors…