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Deepfakes enable new fraud schemes targeting businesses

Criminals are increasingly using AI-generated deepfakes to defraud businesses, leading to significant financial losses. These tactics include impersonating executives through voice and video calls to authorize fraudulent transactions, creating convincing fake documents for applications or claims, and fabricating evidence for refund or return fraud. Experts advise businesses to implement rigorous verification processes, such as independently confirming unusual requests and scrutinizing documents and claims, to mitigate these risks. AI

IMPACT Deepfakes are enabling sophisticated fraud schemes, costing businesses millions and necessitating new verification protocols.

RANK_REASON Article discusses the application of AI technology (deepfakes) for fraudulent purposes, which falls under the 'tool' category as it describes a use case of AI rather than a core AI development or release.

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Deepfakes enable new fraud schemes targeting businesses

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Christian Perry, Forbes Councils Member ·

    ​3 Ways Criminals Are Using Deepfakes To Hurt Real Businesses

    Here are three ways criminals are commonly using AI deepfakes for fraud and what you can do to act fast before it’s too late.