Deepfakes used to rob money in Himachal, police issue advisory

Deepfake videos and audio calls have emerged as major tools for scammers in Himachal Pradesh to target people by posing as their relatives and duping them of money. According to an advisory issued by the Himachal Pradesh Police, the misuse of AI-based deepfake technology is emerging as a serious threat. Scammers are creating fake video and audio messages impersonating relatives.