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Fake doctor AI scam targets Mandarin-speaking community

Summary

Scams and Fraud

Victoria Police warns fraudsters are fleecing victims of tens of thousands of dollars by using artificial intelligence to phone victims with fake doctor calls.

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  • ABC News Fake doctor AI scam targets Mandarin-speaking community plain
  • The West Australian AI doctor voice scam calls targeting Mandarin speakers in Victoria, police warn plain

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ABC Newsas they published this story 8.7

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