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Hong Kong SFC chief warns of AI-driven investment fraud

  • —SFC chief flagged AI-driven fraud at IOSCO World Investor Week 2026
  • —Scammers use AI to fake faces, voices and backstories
  • —Average loss per online investment fraud case in Hong Kong is about HK$700,000
  • —IFEC urged investors to verify sources and the authenticity of pitches
Why it matters: Rising AI-powered fraud raises risks for retail investors and increases pressure on regulators overseeing crypto and investment markets.
Source: TokenPost
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