Indore Family Loses Rs 1 Lakh in Deepfake Video Call Kidnapping Scam

An Indore family fell victim to a sophisticated scam involving deepfake technology. Scammers used fabricated video calls depicting a family member in apparent distress, claiming kidnapping and demanding ransom. The fraudsters successfully extracted Rs 1 lakh from the victims before the deception was discovered. This incident highlights the emerging threat of deepfake videos being weaponized for extortion purposes. Authorities warn residents to verify claims through alternative means before making payments and to report such incidents immediately. Source: The Indian Express.