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Victims recount harrowing experiences of deepfake videos used to generate obscene content or images that are then exploited for sextortion—threatening to release compromising images unless a ransom is paid. For instance, a woman from Assam discovered her images being sold and used to create fake videos, which led to immense emotional trauma, public shaming, and social isolation.
Family and Personal Scams
In another case, an elderly man was duped via a deepfake call claiming his friend’s voice asking for urgent funds to pay for a relative’s medical treatment. Once he transferred money after seeing a convincing video call, he discovered his trust was exploited, and the perpetrator had used a deepfake to impersonate a familiar face.