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Mahesh, who lives in Delhi, was alone at home when his phone rang. It was a video call. The caller was wearing police uniform. He introduced himself as an Inspector of Delhi Police. He told Mahesh that his son Ravi was involved in a road accident and it would take Rs 50,000 for bail.
Mahesh became frightened and worried about his son's safety. The caller took advantage of their problem and asked them to send the money quickly. He also provided a UPI ID to Mahesh. Mahesh transferred Rs 50 thousand on UPI ID without thinking. As soon as he sent the money, the caller disappeared.
After some time, when Ravi returned home, Mahesh told him the whole story. Ravi immediately informed the police. Police investigated and found that the caller was not a policeman but a cyber criminal who was using deepfake technology to make fake video calls.
Fake Police Video Call:
Many such cases have come to light where fake video calls have been made by posing as fake police officers. This entire scam has been carried out using deepfake AI technology. In the world of artificial intelligence (AI), deepfake is a technique used to superimpose someone's voice and face onto another video. This technique is used for fraud and cheating.
Fraud from deepfake videos:
Suppose you get a video call like Mahesh. What would you do? You should not immediately trust unexpected calls or video calls. This is the age of advanced technology, where anyone can exploit your emotions. Therefore, it is important to always be alert so that you and your family can be protected from such frauds.
What to do if you receive a fake video call?
If you get a video call claiming to be from the police, do not trust it blindly. If the caller talks about the arrest of a family member, try contacting your son or family member on their mobile number. Confirm with them if anything goes wrong. If the call goes through, the scammer's plan will fail.
If during a video call someone pretending to be a police officer demands to transfer money for bail or other reasons, you should immediately be suspicious. This is the biggest sign that the video call is fake and there is a conspiracy to defraud you. If you cannot reach a family member, go to the nearest police station for investigation instead of transferring money.
Take a screenshot of the video call to collect evidence. While speaking to the caller try to gather as much information as possible including police station details. Report the fake video call to the nearest police station. Additionally, visit the Cyber Crime Helpline website to lodge a complaint online.