Kolkata: A young aspiring actor from Bansdroni was defrauded of around Rs 2.1 lakh by cybercriminals who used an AI-generated voice clone of a prominent Bengali film director and forged documents from a leading production house.The incident unfolded after the victim responded to a fake casting call advertisement posted on social media under the name of a high-profile film producer. The post called for fresh talent for upcoming feature projects. After submitting his photographs, the victim was directed to contact a phone number, allegedly belonging to a famous director.Upon calling the number, the victim interacted with an individual whose voice was similar to the filmmaker. Over a series of WhatsApp calls, the impersonator offered the victim a role in a big-budget historical period film.To gain the victim’s trust, the scammers sent him forged agreement copies, fake contracts, and stamped documentation bearing fraudulent credentials of the production company. Under the guise of mandatory procedures, the fraudsters extorted funds in multiple instalments. An initial enrolment fee of Rs 30,000, followed by Rs 92,000 for a specialized profile shoot, and a final demand of Rs 85,000 to finalize the agreement. Believing the process to be legitimate, the victim transferred Rs 2,07,000.The fraud came to light when communication abruptly stopped after the final transaction. This made the victim realise that he had fallen prey to a digital scam. He has submitted a complaint detailing the transaction records, phone numbers, and forged documents to the local police station.
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