A recent scam in Italy involved fraudsters using AI-generated voice technology to impersonate Defence Minister Guido Crosetto. They targeted influential entrepreneurs, including fashion designer Giorgio Armani and former Inter Milan owner Massimo Moratti. The scammers requested approximately €1 million, supposedly for the release of kidnapped Italian journalists in the Middle East. Minister Crosetto publicly condemned the scam, urging individuals to remain vigilant and informing authorities to help prevent further incidents.
The scheme involves phone calls impersonating Defence Minister Guido Crosetto, requesting around €1 million to release kidnapped journalists, targeting Italy’s elite business figures.
Crosetto described the situation as a 'serious scam' and emphasized the importance of making the facts public to prevent others from becoming victims.
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