Cyber unit flags rise in social media fraud using deepfake videos of PM, ministers to promote fake schemes

The National Cybercrime Threat Analytics Unit has identified a rise in financial fraud on social media.

Fraudsters are using deceptive ads that impersonate public figures to promote fake government schemes.

Victims are tricked into making payments and providing personal information under false pretences of receiving financial assistance.

They often face financial losses from repeated payments as a result of these scams.