The 404 Media Podcast
Inside a Fraud Factory
Feb 7, 2024
Joseph, an investigator into OnlyFake, shares his findings on the ease of generating convincing fake IDs. The implications for crime and cybersecurity are huge. The podcast also covers AI-generated audio porn and the low-tech response to deepfakes. Scams related to Instagram ads are discussed in the subscriber-only section.
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Quick takeaways
- The underground site Only Fake allowed users to easily generate convincing fake IDs, posing significant risks to crime and cybersecurity.
- AI-generated porn videos featuring elderly women are on the rise, raising concerns about inconsistent policies and monetization in adult content platforms.
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Hidden AI-generated Fake IDs on the Underground Site
Inside the underground site called Only Fake, users can generate realistic-looking fake IDs by inputting arbitrary information and uploading a photo or using one provided by the service. The generated IDs are convincing and can pass as authentic scanned documents. The potential use cases for these fake IDs range from bank fraud to bypassing identity verification processes on cryptocurrency exchanges. While the website has been shut down, the ease and affordability of generating these IDs raise concerns about the security of identity verification systems utilizing digital images.
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