The Southern African Fraud Prevention Service (SAFPS) has issued a warning about scammers utilizing advanced technologies, particularly deep fake AI, to deceive users on dating apps.
With the rise of AI and AI-powered assistants like ChatGPT, scammers have found new ways to enhance their fraudulent activities.
Nazia Karrim, Head of Product Development at SAFPS, explains that AI technology has made it increasingly difficult to track down fraudsters.
Dating apps, in particular, have become a prime target for scammers due to their popularity and the potential to meet new people.
These fraudsters are using deep fake technologies to create appealing images and personas, making it harder for victims to track and trace them.
The use of deep fake AI allows scammers to manipulate users' emotions by presenting themselves as the ideal person based on the profiles individuals have put up on these dating apps.
Karrim emphasizes the danger of falling for these scams, stating, "The scammers are actually using this technology to manipulate your emotions, getting you to meet your ideal person online."
This warning from SAFPS serves as a reminder to be cautious when engaging with people on dating apps.