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SECURITYJul 29 · 13:34 UTCSCMP CHINAConnor Mycroft

Hong Kong raises alert on AI voices as 150 WhatsApp hijackings lead to HK$26m losses

Hong Kong police reported 150 WhatsApp account hijackings in two weeks, resulting in HK$26 million in losses, including a HK$10 million scam where fraudsters used AI to impersonate a victim's father. Authorities warned against trusting voice messages due to AI voice imitation tactics.

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