An awareness campaign by HyperVerge

The Ghost is fake.The fraud isn't.

You just met the Ghost - a fictional fraudster who uses fake identities, deepfakes and fake documents to get loans.

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Deepfake Awareness
Deepfake Awareness

01 — The real problem

Fraudsters pretending to be someone else.

The Ghost was created for awareness by HyperVerge, but fraudsters create synthetic identities to get in your system all the time.

02 — Known methods · The Ghost's toolkit

Four ways in.

Deepfakes

Synthetic video or audio used to fake a person's face, voice or liveness check.

Fake documents

Forged or altered IDs used to build a false identity from scratch.

Stolen identities

Applying with someone else's real information, without their knowledge.

Manipulated images

Edited photos and videos crafted to slip past identity checks.

And sometimes, the fake can look completely real.

03 — What you can do

How to stay ahead of it

Deepfake Awareness

If you are an individual

Your identity can be used by someone else. Stay alert.

  • Never share your OTP, PIN, password or banking details.
  • Be careful with unexpected loan, investment or money-related offers.
  • Don't share identity documents unless you know why they are needed and who you're sharing them with.
  • Be cautious if someone calls, messages or sends a video pretending to be someone you know.
  • If something feels suspicious, stop and verify before taking any action.
  • Report suspected fraud through the appropriate official channels.

If you are in BFSI

Can you tell a genuine customer from a fraudster who looks like one?

For banks, NBFCs, fintechs and other financial businesses, the checks that matter are the ones that catch:

  • Fake or altered documents
  • Stolen identities
  • Deepfakes and manipulated faces
  • Fake or manipulated images and video
  • Attempts to bypass identity verification

04 — Go deeper

More resources

Here are some more resources for a better understanding of how identity fraud actually works: what a deepfake is, what it has already been used for, and what stops it.

Explainer

Explain like I'm Five: Deepfakes and Image Injections, Part 1

A plain-language start on what deepfakes and image injection attacks actually are.

hyperverge.co/blog → Case studies

20+ Real Deepfake Examples That Shocked the World

Deepfakes that made it into the real world, and what they were used for.

hyperverge.co/blog → For BFSI teams

How to Prevent Deepfake Scams: A Complete Guide

What onboarding and risk teams can do to stop a deepfake before it reaches verification.

hyperverge.co/blog → Background

What Is Deepfake AI? How It Works, Attacks & India's Regulations

The technology behind deepfakes, the common attack types, and where Indian regulation stands.

hyperverge.co/blog →

Stay aware. Stay ahead.

The Ghost may disappear, but the threat doesn't. This campaign is our way of starting a conversation about how identity fraud is changing — and helping people and businesses stay one step ahead.

05 — Want to learn more?

Catch the Ghost with us

Get your hands on our comprehensive deepfake whitepaper below.

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