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[Global] the old advice to ask for a video call to spot a romance scammer is completely dead now
Traditional methods like video calls to verify authenticity in romance scams are ineffective due to real-time deepfake filters and voice cloning technology. Scammers can now use stolen photos and audio clips to create convincing live video and voice interactions, breaking standard verification practices.
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