Immigration attorneys targeted by AI-powered identity theft and impersonation scams
By
Albinson Linares
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Summary
Immigration attorneys are increasingly becoming victims of identity theft as scammers use AI, deepfakes, and cloned domains to impersonate them and defraud desperate immigrants seeking legal status. Attorney Angel Leal Jr. from Doral, Florida, reports that his image, name, and even voice have been cloned using artificial intelligence. The scammers exploit fear within immigrant communities, forcing lawyers to take down legitimate websites and social media channels to combat the fraudulent impersonation.
Key quotes
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They take advantage of other people's needs, understanding that there is fear in the community, understanding that people are scared.
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