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AI fraud costing victims millions of dollars

Deepfake scams are becoming harder to spot as criminals use AI to impersonate officials and public figures, with one victim in Singapore losing nearly $4 million to a deepfake scam, according to a report by Al Jazeera's Patrick Fok published on 23 Aug 2026. Researchers warn the technology is becoming easier to create, increasing the risk of fraud.

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AI fraud costing victims millions of dollars
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AI fraud costing victims millions of dollars

NewsFeed Deepfake scams are becoming harder to spot as criminals use AI to impersonate officials and public figures. In Singapore, one victim lost nearly $4m to a deepfake scam, while researchers warn the technology is becoming easier to create. Al Jazeera’s Patrick Fok reports.

Published On 23 Aug 2026

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