Cybercriminals have begun calling Russians under the guise of conducting social surveys in order to record their voices for creating deepfakes. An expert has issued a warning about this new trick employed by fraudsters.
According to the expert, the malicious actors attempt to keep the person on the line for as long as possible to obtain a voice recording of at least 20 seconds in length, preferably with varied intonation and free from background noise. The expert noted that the longer the recording, the higher the quality of the fake. To make the fake more convincing and bypass deepfake detection systems, scammers may later add effects like poor connection or background noise to the recording.
The expert highlighted that combined schemes, where a fake voice is paired with an image or video, pose a particular danger. Such deepfakes can be used to create fraudulent profiles on messaging apps and social networks, potentially deceiving even users who are well-versed in technology.
To avoid falling victim to this scam, the expert recommended that Russians use caller ID and refrain from sharing personal data during such calls.
Previously, another recommendation for dealing with phone scammers was given by law enforcement officials. They advised pretending to be an unsuitable target during a conversation with telephone fraudsters so that they lose interest and end the call.
