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AI photo trends pose deepfake, cyber fraud risks; Haryana Police warn social media users

Sirsa, Nov 15 (UNI) Haryana Police have warned people against uploading personal photographs, children's images and sensitive information to unfamiliar artificial intelligence (AI) applications, saying the growing popularity of AI-generated pictures could expose users to identity theft, deepfake fraud and blackmail.
In a public advisory, Sirsa Superintendent of Police Deepak Saharan said cybercriminals could misuse photographs and videos shared on social media to create fake profiles, manipulated videos and cloned voices for fraudulent activities.
The warning comes amid the growing popularity of AI-generated retro portraits, Ghibli-style illustrations and other digitally altered images on social media.
"Cybercriminals have changed their methods of cheating. With the help of artificial intelligence, photographs, videos and voices available on social media can be manipulated and misused for fraudulent activities," Saharan said.
He cautioned that photographs could also reveal personal information through details such as homes, vehicles and locations visible in the background.
The police chief warned that fraudsters could imitate the voices of relatives or acquaintances using AI tools and demand money by creating a false sense of urgency.
He advised people to verify such requests by calling the person concerned on their known telephone number before transferring money.
Saharan urged users to avoid uploading private photographs, children's pictures or identity documents to unknown AI applications and websites.
He also advised people to use strong passwords, enable two-factor authentication, keep social media profiles private and avoid suspicious links.
The Superintendent of Police said AI-generated photographs, videos and audio recordings could be used to impersonate individuals, damage reputations and blackmail victims.
He warned that sophisticated deepfakes might not contain obvious signs of manipulation, making independent verification essential.
"People should give priority to their digital security rather than sharing personal information merely to gain likes and comments on social media," Saharan said.
He urged victims of cyber fraud, online impersonation, or deepfake misuse to report incidents immediately through the national cybercrime helpline 1930 or the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal.
The police said greater awareness and responsible use of AI applications were essential to protecting personal information and preventing cybercrime.
UNI KK RSA
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