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AI Voice Scam: Aspiring Actor Loses Lakhs
1 Nov
Summary
- An aspiring actor was defrauded of Rs 2.1 lakh by cybercriminals.
- Scammers used an AI voice clone of a director for the fraud.
- Forged documents and contracts were sent to trick the victim.
A young actor from Bansdroni was defrauded of Rs 2.1 lakh through a cunning cyber scam. The perpetrators utilized an AI-generated voice clone impersonating a well-known Bengali film director. This was combined with forged documentation from a major production house to deceive the victim.
The incident began with a fake casting advertisement on social media. The victim, seeking opportunities, submitted his details and was subsequently directed to contact the supposed director via phone. Over multiple calls, the impersonator offered a role in a large historical film.
To solidify the deception, the scammers provided fake contracts and official-looking documents. They then extracted funds in stages, claiming they were for necessary procedures. This included an enrollment fee, a profile shoot cost, and a final agreement charge, amounting to Rs 2,07,000.
Upon the final transaction, communication ceased, alerting the victim to the scam. He has since reported the incident to the police, providing transaction records and forged documents.
