Lin (林)

2024-06-27

Scammers defrauded a woman in New Taipei City of NT$2.64 million (US$81,116) by impersonating Hong Kong entertainer Andy Lau using a deepfake. The scam convinced the victim, a long-time fan, through a video call that "Lau" needed funds for a visit to Taiwan. The victim wired the money, but her family suspected a scam and involved the police. An alleged scammer was arrested after attempting to collect a staged cash payment. The AI deception caused significant financial harm to the victim.