**[FBI: AI Deepfakes Increase Fraud Risks, Tax Season Scams Harder to Detect]** BlockBeats News, March 14 – Data from the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) shows that as artificial intelligence technology becomes more widespread, impersonation scams targeting government agencies are on the rise. Scammers can use deepfake videos, voice synthesis, and generative AI to impersonate government officials or corporate executives, making scams appear more convincing. Reports indicate that attackers can create realistic digital replicas using publicly available audio and video materials and leverage AI to automatically generate highly personalized fraudulent messages. In 2024, a scam involving AI-generated video conferencing led employees at the Hong Kong office of British engineering firm Arup to mistakenly follow instructions and transfer approximately HK$200 million (around $25 million USD) to a fraudulent account. During the U.S. tax season, scammers often impersonate the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or other government agencies to create urgent payment demands. According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, in 2024, over 17,000 complaints were filed regarding government impersonation scams, with reported losses exceeding $400 million USD. Security experts remind the public to be cautious of messages demanding immediate payment, verify the source through official channels, and avoid clicking on suspicious email or text message links.