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- Delhi Police issued a warning regarding the 1980s AI photo trend that transforms modern images into vintage-style pictures.
- Authorities cautioned that unknown AI platforms may use uploaded photos to create fraudulent profiles or engage in blackmail.
- The department urged users to avoid clicking random links or uploading personal images to unverified online tools.
- Reports of cyber fraud can be made through the 1930 helpline or the government cybercrime portal.
- This advisory aims to protect public identity from potential cybercrime exploitation.
What to watch next
- Potential expansion of cyber fraud warnings to other viral AI trends
- Public adoption of suggested safe photo-sharing practices
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Delhi Police
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“Looks like nostalgia but it could be a trap”
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…Twitter), Delhi Police asked users to be careful before uploading their photos to AI tools. The post stated that images uploaded online can be misused to create fake profiles, carry out fraud or blackmail people. “ Looks like nostalgia but it could be a trap ,” Delhi Police said in its post. “Your images can be misused for fake profiles, blackmail or cyber fraud,” it added. The warning comes as AI photo tools and filters allow users to transform modern pictures into images…
“Your images can be misused for fake profiles, blackmail or cyber fraud”
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…to AI tools. The post stated that images uploaded online can be misused to create fake profiles, carry out fraud or blackmail people. “Looks like nostalgia but it could be a trap,” Delhi Police said in its post. “ Your images can be misused for fake profiles, blackmail or cyber fraud ,” it added. The warning comes as AI photo tools and filters allow users to transform modern pictures into images that look like they were taken decades ago. Delhi Police's post specifically used the “80s Photo Scam”…
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