‘Yahoo boys’, are now using sophisticated deepfake technology to impersonate potential partners online in romance scams.These scammers leverage video calling platforms like Zoom to interact with victims while using deepfakes to alter their appearance in real-time.The deepfakes are created  by the ‘Yahoo boys’ using readily available software that allows users to swap their faces with celebrities or influencers.In one common technique, scammers use a two-phone setup: one phone to record the video call and another phone running the deepfake software to project a desired image.Another tactic involves using a laptop with webcam to capture the scammer’s face and software to manipulate their appearance before feeding the altered video into the video call.If you are the type that trust internet or dating site in this error.... The quality of deepfakes is rapidly improving, making them more believable and potentially leading to significant financial losses for victims.Social engineering tactics are often employed to build trust with victims before the financial exploitation begins.Stay safe 🔐