A finance worker at a multinational firm was tricked into paying out $25 million to fraudsters using deepfake technology to pose as the company’s chief financial officer in a video conference call, according to Hong Kong police.
The scam involving the fake CFO was only discovered when the employee later checked with the corporation’s head office.
A surprise teleconference resulting in the transfer of $25 million dollars? You can bet your ass I’m going to verify that transaction by calling the CFO on his direct line before any money is sent.
The scam involving the fake CFO was only discovered when the employee later checked with the corporation’s head office.
A surprise teleconference resulting in the transfer of $25 million dollars? You can bet your ass I’m going to verify that transaction by calling the CFO on his direct line before any money is sent.
You aren’t your run of the mill AP clerk I’m afraid