The FBI has issued a warning about the increasing use of AI deepfakes in government impersonation scams, particularly during the U.S. tax season. Scammers are leveraging advanced technologies like deepfake videos and voice synthesis to convincingly impersonate government officials and corporate executives. This trend has made it more challenging to detect fraudulent activities. In a notable 2024 incident, employees at Arup's Hong Kong office were deceived by AI-generated video conferencing, resulting in a transfer of approximately HK$200 million ($25 million) to a scam account. The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center reported over 17,000 complaints related to government impersonation scams in 2024, with losses surpassing $400 million. The public is advised to verify the authenticity of urgent payment requests through official channels and to be wary of suspicious emails or messages.