Scammers Reportedly Used AI Voice Clone and YouTube Footage to Impersonate WPP CEO in Unsuccessful Scam Attempt
Scammers reportedly attempted to impersonate WPP CEO Mark Read using AI-generated voice cloning and YouTube footage in a Microsoft Teams scam. They allegedly created a fake WhatsApp account with Read’s image and used deepfake audio to deceive an agency leader into setting up a new business. The scheme, which was unsuccessful, aimed to solicit money and personal data.
- Date it happened
- 2024-05-10
- Organisation involved
- Scammers impersonating Mark Read, Scammers
- Product, system or model
- YouTube, Microsoft Teams, WhatsApp, Deepfake technology, Synthetic audio generation technology
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