Kyrgyzstan faces new deepfake scam threat
New Telephone Scam Using Deepfake Technology Emerges in Kyrgyzstan
A new telephone scam scheme using digital deepfake technology to fake the identity of the caller has emerged in Kyrgyzstan, as reported by the press service of the National Bank.
The fraud scheme operates as follows:
– Fake contact: a citizen receives a call or message from an account that appears to belong to a loved one or acquaintance, with the account possibly displaying the real name and photo of the person.
– Alarming message: the “acquaintance” informs the citizen about problems with a bank account, such as an allegedly unauthorized loan or a threat of funds withdrawal.
– “Employee” of a bank or law enforcement agency: shortly after, an unknown individual contacts the citizen, identifying themselves as an employee of the National Bank or law enforcement agency. They “confirm” the issue and advise transferring the money to a “safe account”.
The National Bank stresses that this is a fraudulent scheme aimed at gaining access to citizens’ money. The bank strongly advises:
– Remain vigilant: do not trust such calls and messages, even if they appear convincing.
– Recheck the information: contact the person who supposedly sent the message using a known phone number to verify the authenticity of the information. Reach out to your bank or law enforcement agencies through official communication channels.
– Do not share personal information: refrain from disclosing personal information, bank card details (number, PIN code, CVV code), and codes from SMS messages with anyone.
It is important for citizens to be cautious and vigilant against such fraudulent schemes to protect their finances and personal information.
