Deepfakes and AI: How scammers are stealing voices and faces – Advice from the police

Cyprus police are warning the public about a rise in sophisticated fraud schemes leveraging deepfake technology to mimic voices and faces. Criminals use synthetic audio and video, often pulled from social media, to pressure victims into urgent financial transfers under the guise of emergencies or professional requests. Authorities advise citizens to verify suspicious contacts through independent channels, avoid sharing sensitive financial information, and establish family secret codes to prevent falling victim to these AI-powered scams.