Sep 9, 2026Single source
Deepfake WhatsApp video call impersonating Tamil Nadu chief minister reportedly cost Bengaluru security guard ₹104,000
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A 29-year-old security guard in Bengaluru, Ratikanta Giri, reportedly lost ₹104,000 after a WhatsApp video caller used a purportedly AI-generated deepfake to pose as C. Joseph Vijay. The caller promised financial aid. Accomplices allegedly demanded fees and later posed as India's Central Bureau of Investigation.
What this means for youScammers can now fake a famous person's face on a live video call, so seeing a known face is no proof. Be wary of any call promising money that then asks for fees, and verify through an official channel before paying.
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- AI Incident Databasehttps://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/1711
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