Using AI, they are creating manipulated videos, images, and voices of President Yamandú Orsi and other government officials, according to a BCU statement.

The Bank urges the public to exercise extreme caution and issued a series of key recommendations to avoid falling victim to these scams.

The financial institution urged people to be wary of promises of quick profits.

It urged people to verify sources before clicking on any links.

It also urged people not to share personal or financial information on unverified forms or links, and to use official online stores.

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