Tag: Identity deception
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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…
