Cyber crimes police warn of AI-based biometric scams targeting identities
2026-02-23
The Hindu
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Hyderabad Cybercrime Police have issued alerts about a new scam where fraudsters use AI to create deepfake impersonations from stolen facial and voice data. Criminals trick victims in public places into handling phones, secretly capturing biometrics, which are then used for identity theft and fraud.[AI generated]
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions the use of AI to generate biometric impersonations used in fraud, which directly leads to harm through identity theft and social engineering scams. The police warning indicates that such scams are actively happening, implying realized harm rather than just potential harm. The AI system's misuse is central to the harm, fulfilling the criteria for an AI Incident. The harm involves violations of rights and harm to individuals' property or identity, consistent with the definitions provided.[AI generated]