Hongkongers lose HK$200 million to scams in a week, AI voice-cloning used
- Posted on February 9, 2025
- By South China Morning Post
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Hongkongers lose HK$200 million to scams in a week, AI voice-cloning used
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Merchant swindled out of HK$145 million after scammers use artificial intelligence to mimic voice of financial manager of mainland firm.