SBI Warns Against Deepfake Scams: Don't Rush to Send Money!
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News18•09-01-2026, 18:19
SBI Warns Against Deepfake Scams: Don't Rush to Send Money!
- •State Bank of India (SBI) has issued a warning about deepfake scams using AI to create fake videos, voices, and images.
- •Cyber fraudsters impersonate trusted individuals like family, friends, or bank officials to create emotional pressure for urgent money transfers.
- •Deepfake technology creates realistic replicas of a person's voice or video, easily deceiving ordinary people into transferring funds without verification.
- •SBI advises against trusting urgent money requests or familiar faces on video/voice calls without official verification.
- •Victims of cyber fraud should immediately call helpline 1930 or file a complaint on cybercrime.gov.in.
Why It Matters: Verify all urgent money requests through official channels to avoid falling victim to AI-powered deepfake scams.
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