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impersonation scams
Coverage of impersonation scams in the Nexus archive.
- EU watchdogs warn of impersonation scams amid MiCA licensing shakeout
EU watchdogs have issued warnings regarding impersonation scams that are occurring during the MiCA licensing period. These criminal operations reportedly involve using fake websites and falsified documents to target customers seeking legitimate, licensed crypto providers.
- India seeks new anti-AI deepfake law to counter ‘weapons of mass distortion’
India is planning a new law to combat AI deepfakes and impersonation scams amid a surge in cyber fraud and fake videos targeting top military officers. The proposal aims to close legal gaps by defining punishments for deepfakes and related offenses, with concerns over misinformation during geopolitical crises like the war against Pakistan.