Deepfake-assisted hackers have intensified their phishing campaigns by impersonating US government officials, as warned by the FBI. These cybercriminals have been using deepfake voice messages and texts to establish trust with victims since April. The FBI cautioned the public to be cautious of messages purportedly coming from senior US officials, as they could be part of this elaborate scam. If successful, the hackers could exploit compromised accounts to target other government officials or their associates. The FBI highlighted that the scammers attempt to access victims’ accounts through malicious links, directing them to hacker-controlled platforms to steal sensitive data. In a separate incident, Sandeep Narwal, co-founder of Polygon, raised concerns about deepfake impersonation targeting him. The scammers hacked the Telegram account of Polygon’s ventures lead and lured people into Zoom calls featuring deepfake audio. To avoid falling victim to such scams, individuals are advised not to install any software during online interactions initiated by others. The FBI recommends verifying the identity of contacts, scrutinizing sender addresses for errors, checking for distorted features in images and videos, and never sharing sensitive information with strangers. Additionally, setting up two-factor authentication and maintaining a separate device for accessing crypto wallets can enhance security measures. Vigilance is key in thwarting these deepfake scams, as highlighted by both the FBI and crypto founder Sandeep Narwal.