Love him or hate him, Elon Musk is a magnet for attention – and apparently, scammers, too. In a shocking case of deepfake deception, a South Korean woman has lost a staggering £40,000 (Rs.13 million) after believing she was romanced by the Tesla CEO himself.
Deepfake Musk scores big, steals millions!
Media reports paint a chilling picture of how the woman, understandably an Elon Musk admirer, was duped on Instagram by a deepfake profile posing as the billionaire. The incident throws a spotlight on the evolving threat of deepfakes and their potential to manipulate even the savviest users.
Determined to prevent others from falling into this digital trap, the brave victim bravely shared her ordeal on national television. Here’s the real shocker – the scam relied on a deepfake video call. This level of sophistication raises serious concerns about the future of online interactions.
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As deepfake technology becomes more accessible, the ability to distinguish real from fake will become an essential skill for everyone. So, the next time you get a DM from your celebrity crush, take a deep breath and do your due diligence.
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