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Deepfake Scam Impersonating National Leaders Tricks Victims into Transferring Money via Zoom, Causing Losses Exceeding US$3.8 Million

Deepfake Scam Impersonating National Leaders Tricks Victims into Transferring Money via Zoom, Causing Losses Exceeding US$3.8 Million

It starts with something small that seems harmless—a message appearing on your screen that you might dismiss as an ordinary work-related communication. But today, something that insignificant can become the gateway to a scam far more sophisticated than ever before.

Jul 19, 2026

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