Scam compounds hiring “AI models” to seal the deal in deepfake video calls

Scam compounds in Southeast Asia are increasingly using real-time deepfake technology and specialized "AI model" performers—often trafficked workers—to conduct high-volume romance and crypto investment scams via live video calls, making traditional deepfake detection cues less reliable; the report details regional growth, cross-border resilience of these operations, and recommends vigilance and tools like Malwarebytes Scam Guard and FBI guidance.