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WhatsApp scam costs Hong Kong man $1.27 million after criminals used AI voice notes to impersonate his father — experts say secret codewords are the best way to stay safe

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Scammers in Hong Kong used AI-generated deepfake voice messages on WhatsApp to impersonate a man's father, tricking him into transferring $1.27 million. Authorities advise verifying calls with secret codewords and enabling two-factor authentication to prevent such fraud.

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