Photo via Facebook/ Tawit Bantoon

 

A Thai woman named Pimporn has reported a scam involving artificial intelligence to the local police. She discovered an imposter using her likeness to deceive men on TikTok. The impostor's account, claiming her identity as Boonyaporn, had garnered over 500 followers, raising concerns about potential misuse of her images for scams or illicit purposes.

 

Pimporn learned about the fake account on October 6, when a friend inquired if she had changed her TikTok profile. Alarmed by the situation, she approached the Samrong Nuea Police Station and sought assistance from the non-profit organization Saimai Survive. Efforts to confront the fake account revealed it was only accessible to male contacts, prompting one of her male friends to engage with the imposter.

 

During contact with the friend, the imposter claimed to reside in Khon Kaen province, Thailand and to sell products online. When invited for an in-person meeting, the impostor declined. A video call was arranged where the person's appearance matched Pimporn’s exactly, yet a disconnect between the voice and movements suggested the use of AI technology.

 

Pimporn suspected someone close to her could be involved, given the imposter's detailed knowledge of her personal information such as her birthday, age, and job. Ekkaphop Luangprasert of Saimai Survive is working with police to identify and apprehend the suspect.

 

At this time, no further reports from additional victims have been made, leaving the scale of the deception uncertain. Authorities continue their investigation to bring those responsible to justice.

 

 

Key Takeaways

• A ladyboy used AI to impersonate a woman on TikTok, creating concerns of scam.
• The imposter accurately mimicked her visuals using advanced technology.
• Authorities are investigating the incident, with no further victims identified yet.

 

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  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-10-31

 

 

3 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

Key Takeaways

• A ladyboy used AI to impersonate a woman on TikTok, creating concerns of scam.

 

Where in the original article or in this adaptation does it mention a ladyboy?

13 hours ago, treetops said:

 

Where in the original article or in this adaptation does it mention a ladyboy?

 

I couldn't find it either. 

 

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

, yet a disconnect between the voice

 

The voice gives away the katoeys every time.

Nowadays everywhere and everything you see or read on line become a '' Oh, it's an AI scam for sure''

I fear for what the future will be like with such apps, it will lead to complete mistrust in an online commination

in all walks of life, even now when I'm trying to log on some of my banking and movements mobile apps

I'm being asked to verify myself with endless of passwords. passkeys, QR scanners, facial scans and the rest.

 

7 hours ago, ezzra said:

I fear for what the future will be like with such apps, it will lead to complete mistrust in an online commination

Communication,,, just checking if you are a robot or Ai of some kind?

16 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Communication,,, just checking if you are a robot or Ai of some kind?

Wait until all those verifications will be useless as AI's and its clones will mimics and so called ''checks'' as to verify

who you are really, these times are not far now.

Trik Tok is stupid sh**e people, it's the work of the devil people right here on earth.

 

Just.

 

Say.

 

No.