Hong Kong Falls Prey to Deepfake Romance Scams as AI Scammers Strike

Hong Kong has suffered a surge in sophisticated frauds fueled by artificial intelligence. Authorities announced the dismantling of a criminal syndicate that stole millions from unsuspecting victims.

27 Arrested in AI-Fueled Romance Scam

On Monday, Hong Kong police arrested 27 people for alleged ties to an elaborate romance scheme that weaponized AI face-swapping technology (i.e., deepfake) to lure victims into fake cryptocurrency investments.

Threat actors used artificial intelligence in the