Figuring Out with Raj Shamani Figuring Out with Raj Shamani

How Scammers Use Deepfakes, Fake Calls & OTP Fraud | Sunil Bajpai | FO543 Raj Shamani

Aug 1, 2026 ยท 1h 29m

Topics discussed

Introduction and the anatomy of a scam Guest intro and the role of trust in society Case study: The Padma Bhushan victim and psychological manipulation The scale of the global fraud industry The scam supply chain: Sourcing, manufacturing, and distribution Wicked problems and the economics of low-probability scams Personal red flags and the psychology of fear vs. greed Systemic failures: Incentives and the tragedy of the commons Telco responsibility and the need for network-level filtering Regulatory frameworks and liability in Singapore vs India India's response: DRI, TRAI, and AI-based detection tools Conclusion: The cost of trust and final thoughts
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