Deepfake Scam Calls Impersonate Finnish Police Officers

Oecd.Ai • July 23, 2026

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Criminals in Finland have used AI-powered deepfake technology to impersonate well-known police officers in Google Meet video calls, targeting especially foreign residents. Victims were manipulated into revealing banking credentials, resulting in financial losses. The police have warned the public these advanced AI-enabled fraud schemes. [AI generated]

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AI-Powered Scam Calls Target Finnish Residents Using Deepfake Technology Finnish police have issued a warning about a new scam involving AI-generated deepfake technology used to impersonate police officers during Google Meet video calls. The scam, which began in June 2026, primarily targets immigrants, with victims coerced into revealing banking and personal information. Scammers have used the faces of known police officials, including National Police Commissioner Ilkka Koskimäki, to enhance credibility. Victims have reported threats of account closures, arrest, or deportation if they do not comply. The police emphasize that they do not conduct video calls to the public and advise changing Google Meet settings to only accept calls from known contacts. The situation is ongoing, with authorities urging vigilance against these sophisticated fraud attempts. 2 sources 65

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