7 AI-powered scams Indians are falling for in 2026: Deepfakes, fake HR calls and more

Key points

• Artificial intelligence is rapidly making online fraud more sophisticated in India, with scammers now using cloned voices, deepfake videos, AI-generated emails and realistic chatbots to target users across job searches, banking, investing and social media.
• Unlike older scams that were easier to identify because of poor grammar or suspicious messages, AI-powered scams often sound polished, professional and emotionally convincing.
• Here are seven AI-powered scams Indians are increasingly falling for right now.
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• After multiple “screening rounds”, candidates are asked to pay registration, training, or laptop-delivery fees.