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Scam Alert

Deepfake executive on a video call asks for urgent transfer

Severity
Critical
Channel
Messaging app
Region
Global
Type
Deepfake & AI

What’s happening

Finance staff are invited to a video call with what appears to be their CFO and colleagues — all AI-generated — and told to make urgent, confidential payments.

Warning signs

  • Pressure to act immediately.
  • Requests to keep it secret.
  • Unusual payment methods or new payees.

Protect yourself

  • Verify any unusual payment request through a separate, known channel.
  • Use code words for high-value approvals.
  • Require two people to approve new payees.

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