Malaysia, Myanmar hit by fraud spike as AI-driven incidents rise

UK company study shows scams growing more sophisticated

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Soldiers raid an online scam center in Myanmar's Karen state in this image provided by the Myanmar military on Oct. 19. © AP

KENTARO TAKEDA

SINGAPORE -- Online fraud cases have risen sharply in Malaysia and Myanmar this year, as sophisticated scams using artificial intelligence spread, a study released Tuesday showed, posing a significant threat to the region's digital economies.

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