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Data Fraud Cases Surge 46% Amid Deepfake Scams

1/19/2025

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In Hong Kong, inquiries into suspected personal data fraud skyrocketed by 46% last year, reaching 1,158 cases. Privacy Commissioner Ada Chung sounded the alarm over scams employing deepfake technology and impersonation. Many victims are deceived into illegal overseas jobs, as authorities report a troubling rise in trafficking cases, emphasizing the urgent need for vigilance in safeguarding personal information.

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In Hong Kong, inquiries into suspected personal data fraud skyrocketed by 46% last year, reaching 1,158 cases. Privacy Commissioner Ada Chung sounded the alarm over scams employing deepfake technology and impersonation. Many victims are deceived into illegal overseas jobs, as authorities report a troubling rise in trafficking cases, emphasizing the urgent need for vigilance in safeguarding personal information.