Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- The public was warned about the growing threat of artificial intelligence-powered deepfake scams, with law enforcement cautioning that criminals increasingly use sophisticated technology to deceive people, steal money, and obtain sensitive personal information.

INTERPOL highlighted the growing use of AI technology in fraud schemes, in which criminals create convincing fake videos and voice recordings to impersonate real individuals.

Scammers can use photographs or short voice recordings available on social media to generate deepfake content that imitates family members, friends, and other trusted individuals.

These fabricated identities are used to manipulate victims into transferring money, disclosing banking det...