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The Real-Time Deepfake Romance Scams Have Arrived

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The Real-Time Deepfake Romance Scams Have Arrived

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Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 7 months ago

Watch how smooth-talking scammers known as “Yahoo Boys” use widely available face-swapping tech to carry out elaborate romance scams.

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