Major bank issues warning about AI deepfake scam

Major bank issues warning about AI deepfake scam

By SBS Language
Publication Date: 2026-01-14 12:00:00

New research suggests Australians are becoming dangerously overconfident in detecting AI deepfake scams, even as the technology becomes increasingly difficult to detect. Experts warn that scammers abuse trust and instinct and urge people to pause, review and reject suspicious messages.