Scammers used AI-generated deepfake videos impersonating Royal Brunei Police Force officers on social media platforms to promote fraudulent investment schemes, prompting police warnings to the public.
The Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF) issued a warning about deepfake scam videos circulating on social media platforms including TikTok, Facebook and Instagram. Scammers were using artificial intelligence to create manipulated videos and audio that convincingly resembled real police personnel. These deceptive videos were part of a strategy to lure victims into investing in fraudulent investment schemes. One specific example involved multiple deepfake videos posted from a single TikTok account, impersonating a police officer to promote a fake scheme called 'Real Money Magic' that falsely claimed to help individuals solve financial issues through guaranteed quick profits. The Cyber Crime Investigation Division under the Criminal Investigation Department revealed this information in their statement. Authorities advised the public not to be deceived by content promising unrealistic financial gains or get-rich-quick schemes. The division reminded the public that any investment scheme not approved by the Brunei Darussalam Central Bank or local banks is considered illegal and poses high financial risk. No specific numbers of victims or financial losses were reported in this incident.
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