# AI fraud costs victims millions of dollars

https://mins.news/en/item/29812

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-23 13:08 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/23/ai-fraud-costing-victims-millions-of-dollars?traffic_source=rss

> Deepfake scams are becoming increasingly difficult to identify as criminals use AI to impersonate officials and public figures. In Singapore, one victim lost nearly $4m, while researchers warn that the technology is becoming easier to create.

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