Krutika Adani
Since April, scammers have used AI to impersonate senior federal and state leaders, fooling victims with fake audio messages.
The agency cautions that compromised accounts can be used to further target trusted contacts and steal sensitive data via phishing links.
Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal exposed a deepfake attack using fake Zoom calls and Telegram hacks to push victims to install malware.
Nailwal criticized the lack of complaint mechanisms, as scammers continue to exploit platform gaps and impersonate key figures.