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thegardenisland.com
Hawai'i seniors over 60 lost $27.96 million to fraud schemes in 2023, a dramatic increase from $10 million in 2021, with 453 complaints filed to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center, ranking the state 37th nationally. The most common scams targeting older Americans include investment fraud, tech support schemes, romance cons, and extortion, with nationwide losses exceeding $3.4 billion in 2023. Law enforcement officials urge seniors and their families to report suspected fraud to the FBI and educate themselves about these schemes, noting that many cases go unreported.
boothbayregister.com
Digital package delivery scams use fraudulent text messages impersonating major carriers (USPS, UPS, FedEx) to trick recipients into clicking malicious links and providing personal information or payment. Americans reported $330 million in losses from text scams in 2022, more than double the previous year. To protect yourself, verify package issues directly with retailers or shippers rather than clicking links in unsolicited texts.
miamioh.edu
Phishing scams are circulating at Miami University via fraudulent shared files through Google Docs and Microsoft Word with subjects like "Extra-Departmental Reward," where scammers attempt to collect personal information by tricking users into opening the documents. Additionally, malicious QR codes have been posted around campus with titles like "Girlfriend Application" or "Boyfriend Application" designed to compromise user devices. Users are advised to avoid opening suspicious shared documents and scanning untrusted QR codes, verify official branding before engaging with QR codes, and report suspicious emails to the information security office.
9to5mac.com
A phishing scam is circulating via email impersonating Netflix, falsely claiming users' accounts have "expired" and offering a free 90-day membership extension in exchange for credit card information. The scam uses legitimate-looking Netflix branding and polished messaging to deceive recipients, but can be identified by checking the actual email domain, recognizing the suspicious offer, and noting that Netflix accounts do not typically expire. Users are advised to avoid clicking email links and instead visit services directly through their official websites to verify account status.
ca.movies.yahoo.com
Okechukwu Nwofor, a 32-year-old from Brooklyn, New York, was sentenced to approximately six years in prison for leading a romance and business email compromise scam network that defrauded victims of nearly $1 million between July 2018 and November 2019. The scheme, which involved money mules transferring stolen funds through multiple accounts, devastated victims—causing one woman's inability to care for her disabled son, another's home foreclosure, and one victim's suicide—resulting in a restitution order of nearly $400,000. Four of Nwofor's co-conspirators pleaded guilty to money laundering conspiracy, with three
timesnewsgroup.com.au
Australian losses to scams totaled $2.74 billion in 2023, a 13.1% decrease despite a surge in reported incidents (601,000+), with investment scams causing the most damage at $1.3 billion. Older Australians are disproportionately affected, experiencing a 13.3% increase in losses to $120 million, including cases involving deepfake videos and fake investment schemes on social media. The government's National Anti-Scam Centre, established in 2023 with $86.5 million in funding, has already achieved a 29% reduction in scam losses within six months of operation.
indiatoday.in
A 52-year-old woman entrepreneur lost Rs 2.7 crore between April 6-22 after clicking a suspicious link, joining an Instagram group, and being lured into fake investment schemes promising quick returns. Police traced and froze the scammers' accounts through Telegram and Instagram, with Rs 1.7 crore approved for return to the victim and an additional Rs 30 lakh pending clearance. The article advises protecting oneself by remaining skeptical of too-good-to-be-true offers, verifying investment legitimacy, avoiding suspicious links, and reporting fraud to authorities immediately to maximize recovery chances.
businesstoday.in
A Bengaluru entrepreneur named Aditi nearly fell victim to a sophisticated SMS-based financial scam in which a caller impersonated a family member, claimed to have accidentally transferred Rs 30,000 instead of Rs 3,000, and requested immediate repayment while creating artificial urgency. Aditi detected the fraud by noticing the fake bank alerts came from a regular 10-digit number rather than an official bank sender ID and that her father would have contacted her directly. She emphasized the importance of verifying financial alerts through official bank apps or websites on separate devices rather than relying solely on SMS communications, as scammers have become skilled at mimicking legitimate banking notifications.
rutherfordsource.com
The Murfreesboro Police Department reported two sophisticated scams targeting elderly residents in March. A 75-year-old lost $138,000 after receiving fraudulent emails impersonating McAfee Services requesting wire transfers, while a 73-year-old lost $71,000 total ($28,000 wire transfer plus $11,000 in gift cards) after encountering a fake Microsoft/FTC ad on eBay that used false child pornography allegations to manipulate him into downloading remote access software and transferring funds. Police advise residents to remain skeptical of unsolicited communications and to hang up on suspicious calls.
indystar.com
Indiana seniors over 60 reported $26.5 million in financial losses across approximately 1,170 fraud cases in 2023, driven primarily by investment schemes ($12 million), tech support fraud ($8.9 million), and romance scams. Nationally, seniors suffered over $3.4 billion in losses—an 11% increase from 2022—with tech support fraud being the most commonly reported crime type and investment scams proving the costliest. The FBI released this data to educate the public and prevent further victimization, noting that some victims have taken extreme measures such as remortgaging homes and depleting retirement accounts to cover losses.
tampabay.com
Over 50 elderly Americans in Broward County fell victim to lottery scams between 2020-2021, losing more than $6.6 million collectively after being told they won prizes and asked to pay upfront fees for shipping and taxes. Florida ranked second nationally for elder fraud in 2023 with residents over 60 losing nearly $300 million, reflecting a broader U.S. trend where elderly victims lost $3.4 billion that year to investment fraud, romance scams, tech-support scams, and government impersonation schemes. The crimes remain significantly underreported due to victim embarrassment and fear of losing independence, with experts estimating only one-
wired.com
The Yahoo Boys, a loosely organized collective of thousands of scammers primarily based in West Africa, operate openly on social media platforms including Facebook, WhatsApp, Telegram, TikTok, and YouTube, conducting romance scams, sextortion schemes, business email compromise, and AI-generated deepfake fraud that collectively total hundreds of millions of dollars annually. These cybercriminals openly share their identities, sell fraudulent scripts and fake identification documents, and coordinate their activities across dozens of groups with hundreds of thousands of combined members, with social media companies providing what experts describe as "free office space" for their criminal operations. While major platforms have removed many Yahoo Boys accounts after media scrut
aarp.org
AARP's Fraud Watch Network Helpline director Amy Nofziger discusses six fast-growing scams identified through thousands of annual helpline calls, including celebrity impersonation, check fraud, sweepstakes and grandparent scams, voice printing fraud, and Olympics-related schemes. The Fraud Watch Network offers free resources to consumers of any age, including a helpline staffed by 150 trained fraud specialists who provide support and guidance to scam victims and those seeking fraud prevention advice.
forbes.com
This article is an educational overview of online fraud tactics, particularly on social media platforms. In 2024, 70% of authorized push payment (APP) fraud originated online, with criminals impersonating legitimate businesses, charities, or loved ones to manipulate victims into sending money through fake profiles and targeted ads. The UK introduced new consumer protections in October 2024, including up to £85,000 reimbursement coverage and a five-day claims process, as social media's anonymity, ease of account creation, and access to personal information make it an ideal environment for fraudsters to operate at scale.
goldrushcam.com
In 2023, the FBI reported that Americans over 60 lost $3.4 billion to fraud—an 11% increase from 2022—with tech support scams and investment schemes causing the most damage at $600 million and $1.2 billion respectively. Call center schemes were particularly devastating for seniors, accounting for nearly $770 million in losses and reportedly leading some victims to remortgage homes, drain retirement accounts, and in extreme cases, take their own lives. California reported the highest losses nationally at $620 million across over 11,000 complaints from elderly victims, and the FBI recommends seniors verify unsolicited contacts, resist pressure to act quickly, and report suspecte
consumerfinancemonitor.com
FinCEN's 2023 Financial Trend Analysis examined 155,415 Bank Secrecy Act filings reporting approximately $27 billion in elder financial exploitation (EFE) between June 2022 and June 2023, with scams accounting for 80% of reports and theft for 20%, where family members—particularly children—perpetrated 40% of theft cases. The analysis found that perpetrators primarily use unsophisticated methods avoiding direct contact with financial institutions, such as account takeover (22% of scams), tech support scams (10%), and romance scams (9%), with funds typically transferred via checks, wires, and online transfers, averaging
pymnts.com
In 2023, elder fraud complaints increased 14% with losses rising 11%, as individuals age 60+ reported 101,068 scams totaling $3.4 billion, averaging $33,915 per victim, according to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center. Tech support scams were the most frequently reported fraud type (17,696 victims), while investment scams proved costliest at $1.2 billion in losses, followed by tech support scams ($590 million) and business email compromise scams ($382 million). The actual numbers are believed to be significantly higher due to underreporting and incomplete victim age data in crime reports.
ualrpublicradio.org
A 37-year-old Chinese man was trafficked to a compound in Myanmar under the guise of a theater job, where he was forced to conduct "pig butchering" cryptocurrency scams targeting Chinese and European victims by posing as romantic interests and soliciting increasingly large amounts of crypto currency in exchange for promised investment returns. The forced scam operations emerged from Chinese-run illegal economic zones that originated as money laundering and gambling operations in Southeast Asia, and according to a University of Texas study, such scams have stolen approximately $75 billion worldwide. The scammer himself became a victim of human trafficking after COVID-19 disrupted traditional gambling operations and led criminal syndicates to resort to
abc13.com
Scammers are operating a sophisticated cryptocurrency investment scheme that has seen exponential growth in Houston, using fake websites and apps that appear legitimate to trick victims into investing in non-existent cryptocurrencies. The perpetrators contact victims via email, phone, social media, or personal connections, starting with small requests (e.g., $5,000) and progressively requesting larger amounts while showing fake investment returns, ultimately draining victims' entire savings before disappearing. In 2023, this scam cost victims billions of dollars nationally and $300 million in Texas.
wsbtv.com
Hackers attempt billions of cyberattacks daily using various methods including phishing, spear phishing, job scams, and romance scams, with criminal marketplaces operating as organized businesses that sell malware-as-a-service subscriptions. A cyber threat researcher demonstrated how easily attackers can create phishing emails and gain remote access to computers using publicly available tools, often targeting people downloading pirated software. Protection measures include scrutinizing links and URLs before clicking, enabling two-factor authentication, changing passwords if compromised, and freezing credit for free.
timberjay.com
The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center reported a 14% increase in elder fraud complaints in 2023, with financial losses exceeding $3.4 billion and an average victim loss of $33,915. Over 101,000 seniors aged 60+ reported fraud to IC3, with investment scams, tech support scams, and romance scams being among the most common schemes, while cryptocurrency scams affected over 12,000 seniors. The report notes that actual fraud rates are likely higher due to underreporting, and scammers are increasingly using artificial intelligence to create convincing deepfakes and chatbots to target elderly victims.
murrayledger.com
At least two people in Calloway County, Kentucky fell victim to an impersonation scam over the weekend in which fraudsters posed as sheriff's deputies and claimed victims had missed jury duty and had active arrest warrants, demanding immediate payment via electronic transfer, wire services, or Bitcoin to avoid arrest. One victim lost approximately $900. Sheriff Nicky Knight emphasized that legitimate law enforcement will never solicit money over the phone or in person for warrants or charges, and warned that scammers are becoming more sophisticated by spoofing official phone numbers and using publicly available information to appear credible.
cbsnews.com
U.S. seniors over 60 experienced record elder fraud losses of $3.4 billion across over 101,000 reported complaints in 2023, with a 14% increase from 2022, according to an FBI report. Investment scams, tech support scams, romance scams, and "grandparent scams" were identified as the most costly schemes, with individual victims losing over $100,000 in some cases. The FBI urged financial institutions to implement stronger safeguards and emphasized that early reporting and public education are critical to preventing victims from completing fraudulent transfers.
usatoday.com
Sixteen people were charged in connection with a "grandparent scam" that defrauded hundreds of older Americans across the Northeast out of millions of dollars between January 2019 and December 2023. Scammers operating call centers in the Dominican Republic used spoofed phone numbers to call elderly victims, impersonating distressed grandchildren or relatives needing bail money, then posed as attorneys and officials to extract payments via couriers or mail. The charges carry penalties up to 20 years in prison, with elder fraud complaints rising 14% nationally and victims losing an average of $33,915 each in 2023.
foxbusiness.com
In 2023, Americans over 60 lost more than $3.4 billion to fraud schemes, with 101,068 complaints filed—an 11% increase from 2022—according to an FBI report compiled by the Internet Crime Complaint Center. Tech support scams were the most common fraud type targeting this age group, followed by personal data breaches, romance scams, and investment fraud, with investment crimes alone costing victims over $1.2 billion. Cryptocurrency was involved in $1.1 billion of losses, while the FBI noted these figures likely underestimate actual fraud against seniors since only about half of all complaints included age data.
news.wjct.org
A 37-year-old Chinese man named Xu Bochun was trafficked to a compound in Myanmar operated by a Chinese conglomerate, where he was forced to conduct "pig butchering" cryptocurrency scams targeting Chinese and European victims via fake social media accounts. Xu and approximately 90 other captives were coerced to solicit victims to send increasing amounts of cryptocurrency (USDT/Tether) under false promises of investment returns, with threats of sale to violent cartels for failure to meet quotas. This scam operation emerged from Chinese-run illegal casinos and gambling zones in Southeast Asia that, facing labor shortages during COVID-19, shifted to
forbes.com
Real estate scams are surging, with the FBI's IC3 receiving 9,521 complaints in 2023 resulting in $145.2 million in losses, primarily through business email compromise (BEC) schemes targeting homebuyers and sellers. Notable cases include a Connecticut homebuyer who nearly lost $426,000 after receiving a spoofed email posing as their attorney, and a Texas realtor who identified a fraudulent property listing scheme. Common tactics include fake closing/wire fraud emails, rental listing scams, and home warranty schemes, with scammers exploiting the busy March-June real estate season by impersonating attorneys, lenders, and property owners to steal money
theconversation.com
Job scams in Australia experienced a dramatic 150% increase in financial losses in 2023, making them among the top ten scam categories despite an overall 13.1% decline in reported scam losses nationally. Scammers use fake job advertisements across social media, emails, and employment websites to extract upfront fees, personal information, or banking credentials from vulnerable victims—particularly targeting unemployed individuals, students, recent graduates, and immigrants unfamiliar with legitimate employment practices. To protect themselves, job seekers should use only legitimate job boards, verify employer information independently, and be wary of positions offering unrealistic pay, upfront fees, or requests for sensitive personal details.
cbsnews.com
Scammers are targeting recent college graduates entering the workforce by posing as recruiters and faculty members, using fake job offers to deceive vulnerable job seekers. The scheme typically involves convincing applicants to pay upfront money for home office equipment or other expenses that goes directly to the scammers instead. The Federal Trade Commission warns job seekers to verify company information, request written job details, consult trusted advisors, and remember that legitimate employers never ask employees to pay money upfront.
boston25news.com
Cyber threat researcher Willis McDonald demonstrates how easily hackers execute phishing, spear phishing, job scams, and romance scams, with billions to trillions of attack attempts occurring daily and costing Americans multiple billions of dollars annually. Criminal marketplaces operate like legitimate businesses, selling malware-as-a-service tools that allow attackers to steal credentials, deploy ransomware, and remotely control computers within seconds using readily available open-source software. Protection measures include scrutinizing links and URLs before clicking, avoiding pirated software, enabling two-factor authentication, changing passwords if compromised, and freezing credit to defend against identity theft and financial fraud.
journal-topics.com
The Prospect Heights Police Department hosted a community education event where officers shared crime statistics and fraud prevention advice with residents. Police highlighted that over 2.6 million seniors are victims of identity theft annually and more than 13% of older Americans experience financial fraud each year, with the top scams being cryptocurrency, family emergency, and romance schemes. Residents were advised to never share banking information, verify URLs, avoid unsolicited contacts, and report suspected scams to ftc.gov or reportfraud.ftc.gov.
clickorlando.com
A Brevard County couple thwarted a grandparent scam when a caller impersonating their grandson "Bram" claimed he was in jail and needed $9,000 for bail after hitting a pregnant woman. Chris Scott, an insurance claims adjuster, grew suspicious when the scammer's story contained inconsistencies (incorrect bail percentage, unusual procedures) and his wife confirmed via text that their real grandson was safe, prompting the scammer to hang up. The Scotts shared their experience and provided a checklist of questions to ask and steps to take—including contacting the supposed loved one directly and verifying details with police—to help other seniors recognize and avoid this common fraud scheme.
wafb.com
The FBI released its 2023 IC3 Elder Fraud Annual Report warning of rising fraud targeting elderly people, with call center fraud (tech support, consumer support, and government impersonation scams) being the most common method and investment scams causing the greatest financial losses. In Louisiana alone, over 700 reported victims lost more than $18 million in 2023, though officials acknowledge the actual number of victims is significantly higher due to underreporting. The FBI provides protective measures including recognizing scam attempts, verifying contact information online, resisting pressure to act quickly, and safeguarding personal information and devices.
dhs.gov
A 48-year-old California man was arrested in a sting operation for attempting to collect $35,000 from an elderly couple who had already lost $25,000 to an online phishing scam. The scheme involved malware that locked the victims' computer, fake Microsoft Support calls, impersonators posing as bank fraud investigators and federal agents, and coordinated cash pickups from the victims' home. Su was charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison.
justice.gov
A Nigerian citizen, Efe Egbowawa, was sentenced to five years in federal prison for his role in an international romance scam ring that defrauded victims across the United States, including Tennessee, from 2017 to 2021. The conspiracy involved members using fake identities on dating sites and social media to build romantic relationships with victims before requesting emergency financial assistance in escalating amounts, with money then laundered through shell companies and bank accounts. Two co-conspirators, Igocha Mac-Okor and Kay Ozegbe, also face charges in connection with the scheme, with one awaiting sentencing and the other scheduled for trial.
wjla.com
The top three brands that scammers impersonate in 2024 are USPS, Microsoft, and Meta, according to a recent Guardio report. USPS phishing attacks typically come via email or text claiming package delivery issues and direct victims to fake websites to steal credentials; Microsoft impersonators urge victims to click malicious links that install malware or phish for information; and Meta scammers send fake account restriction warnings that lead to fake login pages. The FTC recommends protecting yourself by installing updated security software, updating your phone, enabling multi-factor authentication, and backing up data regularly.
cbc.ca
Austrian weatherman Sigi Fink discovered his photos were being stolen and used by romance scammers to deceive victims across multiple platforms, with scammers creating dozens of fake profiles using his image and real name. Romance scams have grown dramatically, with reported losses in Canada increasing from $15.6 million in 2013 to over $52 million in 2023, and victims have sometimes reached out to the real Fink after discovering the deception. The unauthorized use of his likeness has left Fink feeling violated and concerned about his reputation, while experts note that image theft in romance scams can be traumatic for innocent people whose photos are misused.
abc.net.au
Jenny and Jian Lim lost $138,000 to an HSBC "spoofing" text message scam in October 2023, in which scammers impersonated the bank using authentic-appearing SMS messages and knowledge of account details to gain access and extract funds. This scam alone defrauded HSBC customers of $6.3 million between July 2023 and March 2024. While Australian authorities cited a 13% decrease in reported scam losses ($2.74 billion in 2023 versus $3.1 billion in 2022), consumer advocates argue the remaining losses remain "unacceptably high" and call for
technode.global
Malaysia experienced a 37% increase in e-commerce fraud cases from January to November, with total losses reaching RM1.13 billion, affecting 8,800 victims primarily through fake motorcycle advertisements and impersonation of legitimate sellers. Scammers exploit sophisticated tactics including fake listings, stolen identities, and artificial urgency to defraud buyers seeking motorcycles for business, transportation, or livelihood purposes. Combating these crimes requires enhanced consumer awareness, thorough research before online purchases, and addressing root causes of fraud to create a safer digital marketplace for Malaysians.
english.news.cn
In 2023, Australians reported over 601,000 scams—an 18.5% increase from 2022—though total losses fell 13% to 2.74 billion AUD, marking the first year-on-year decline since 2016. Investment scams were the most costly at 1.3 billion AUD (47% of total losses), followed by remote access and romance scams, with seniors aged 65+ being the only age group to lose more money than the previous year. Job scam losses surged 151.2% to 24.3 million AUD, disproportionately affecting culturally and linguistically diverse communities
dailynews.com
Tai Su, 48, was arrested for operating a sophisticated phishing and impersonation scam targeting two elderly Encino residents in April. The scheme involved sending malicious emails to trick victims into believing their computers were hacked, then impersonating Microsoft Support and bank officials to coerce them into withdrawing $60,000 in cash for fake "federal agent" pickups at their homes. Su faces up to 20 years in federal prison on wire fraud conspiracy charges after Homeland Security Investigations intercepted the second payment attempt.
justice.gov
A West Covina man, Tai Su, 48, was arrested in an HSI-orchestrated sting operation for attempting to collect $35,000 from two elderly victims who had already lost $25,000 in a phishing scheme. The scam began when the victims opened a malicious email link that locked their computer and displayed a fake "Microsoft Support" number; they were then manipulated by callers posing as bank fraud investigators and fake federal agents into withdrawing and handing over cash on multiple occasions. Su faces federal conspiracy to commit wire fraud charges carrying a maximum 20-year sentence.
headtopics.com
A joint FBI and Highmark Health initiative reports that elder fraud targeting people 60 and older is rising, with over 88,000 complaints involving romance scams, tech support fraud, and grandparent schemes, though most cases go unreported due to shame and uncertainty about reporting. The report emphasizes that seniors are vulnerable targets because they tend to be trusting, and scammers use emotional manipulation—invoking joy, hope, or fear—to extract money and personal information, often victimizing the same person repeatedly. Key prevention advice includes hanging up on unsolicited calls, never providing financial information to unknown callers, and reporting suspected fraud to law enforcement and financial institutions.
nypost.com
Match Group CEO Bernard Kim acknowledged "empathy" for victims of romance scams on the company's platforms (Match.com, Tinder, Hinge, and others), but stated the company cannot prevent financial losses once users voluntarily send money to scammers. Foreign-based criminals stole over $1 billion in 2023 through romance scams on dating apps, with romance fraud cases sharply increasing from 2017 to 2023 as scammers exploited lonely and vulnerable users, affecting tens of thousands of victims including an estimated 40% men. Match Group emphasized its use of automated detection tools, user warnings, and trust and safety protocols to identify and prevent scams,
securityboulevard.com
Phishing scams impersonating the U.S. Postal Service generate traffic volumes nearly equal to the legitimate USPS website, particularly during holiday shopping seasons, according to Akamai research. Scammers use "combosquatting" techniques—adding keywords to fake domain names—to deceive victims into revealing personal information or sending money, with smishing (SMS phishing) attacks impersonating delivery services ranking among the top three most common fraud methods globally. The FTC reported over 330,000 business impersonation scams in 2023 resulting in $1.1 billion in losses, with delivery service impersonation attacks being especially lucrative for fraudsters
deccanherald.com
Common online scams in India include UPI fraud, credit/debit card theft, and "FedEx" extortion schemes, all using social engineering to trick victims into authorizing payments or revealing sensitive information. A Bengaluru banking executive lost Rs 25,000 after a friend's WhatsApp account was compromised by a hacker who impersonated a telecom operator to intercept account registration codes. To protect themselves, victims should immediately report fraud to their bank and police within an hour of discovery, file cybercrime complaints, and remember that "digital arrest" is a scammer tactic—police cannot arrest or interrogate people online.
thesenior.com.au
In 2023, Australians aged over 65 experienced a 13.3% increase in scam losses totaling $120 million, bucking the national trend of overall scam losses declining by 13.1% to $2.74 billion. Seniors were disproportionately targeted by investment scams discovered on social media and via phone calls, with one elderly woman losing her life savings after clicking a deepfake Elon Musk video that promised investment returns she could not withdraw. The ACCC reports that scammers specifically target older Australians with retirement savings, while text message scams increased 37.3% overall and job scams more than double
choice.com.au
Australia reported $2.74 billion in scam losses in 2023, a 13% decline from 2022, though people aged 65 and over bucked this trend with losses increasing 13.3% to $120 million, often involving social media-based investment scams targeting retirement savings. Investment scams led all fraud types at $1.3 billion in total losses, while job scams surged over 150%, disproportionately affecting culturally and linguistically diverse communities. The ACCC's coordinated multi-agency approach is credited with helping reduce overall losses, though advocates call for stronger consumer protections and greater accountability from tech platforms facilitating scam activity.
hellocare.com.au
In 2023, Australian seniors aged 65 and above lost more than $2.7 billion to scams across over 601,000 reported cases, representing a significant increase from 2022's 507,000 reports. Investment scams were the leading threat, accounting for $1.3 billion in losses, followed by remote access scams ($256 million), romance scams ($201.1 million), and phishing scams ($137.4 million), with tactics including deepfake videos and celebrity impersonations. The ACCC reports that the true scale is likely much larger, as an estimated one in three victims never report their fraud, and the government has launche