In Kazakhstan, scammers have begun using artificial intelligence (AI) to fake the voices and appearances of relatives in order to convince victims to urgently transfer money. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.

According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, modern digital technologies allow fraudsters to imitate a person in real time. They can fake not only a person's voice but also their appearance, posing as a relative or close person during a video call.

The main goal of such schemes is to gain trust and prompt a citizen to immediately transfer money. The ministry noted that one should not fully trust even a familiar voice or image of a person on the screen.

"Always check information before transferring money. One minute of verification can help prevent serious financial losses," the ministry summarized.

New methods of scammers

With the development of artificial intelligence technologies, scammers' methods are becoming more sophisticated. Now they are not limited to text messages or phone calls but use video calls to deceive people. This is especially dangerous for elderly people who, seeing the voice and image of loved ones, trust more.

MIA specialists recommend following several simple rules to avoid becoming a victim of fraudsters:

  • 01If a relative or close person asks to transfer money, first contact them through another communication channel.
  • 02During a video call, carefully watch the face and voice, pay attention to any suspicious details.
  • 03Do not make a decision to transfer money immediately; take a pause and analyze the situation.
  • 04Never provide personal data, bank card numbers to strangers.

Law enforcement warnings

Representatives of the ministry urge citizens who have become victims of scammers to immediately contact the police. They also recommend consulting with bank employees before making financial transactions.

"In our country, the number of fraudulent schemes using artificial intelligence is growing. We are taking all necessary measures to ensure the financial security of citizens," the MIA noted.

Previous cases

Earlier, Kursiv wrote that artificial intelligence will start searching for jobs for Kazakhstani citizens. This shows that technology can be used both for good and for criminal purposes.

In Kazakhstan, the number of fraudulent crimes is increasing every year. According to MIA statistics, in 2025, more than 20 thousand cases of fraud were registered in the country. Most of them were committed using the internet and telephone communications.

Conclusion

The development of artificial intelligence technologies opens new opportunities for scammers. Citizens are advised to always check information before making financial transactions. One minute of verification can prevent serious losses.

The MIA urges citizens to be vigilant about suspicious calls and messages, and to thoroughly verify requests from relatives and close ones to transfer money.