In OMG with Divas Gupta (EP105), India’s leading cybercrime lawyer and AI law expert Saakshar Duggal joins for a hard-hitting deep dive into the dark world of scams, deepfakes, and digital crime in 2025.

From how scams operate and the real stories behind “digital arrests” to Jamtara-style fraud networks and scam hotspots across India, Saakshar breaks down the anatomy of cybercrime like never before. He also explains emerging threats like FraudGPT, WormGPT, and deepfake revenge cases, showing how criminals exploit AI to trick, blackmail, and destroy lives.

The conversation moves from voice cloning and deepfake Zoom scams to the lack of AI laws, emotional national scams, and the hidden dangers of data sharing and Aadhaar misuse gangs. Saakshar also reveals why posting your kids’ photos online is riskier than most parents imagine — and how fake brand deals and iPhone security myths leave influencers and businesses vulnerable.

Beyond the scams, Saakshar and Divas explore the future: VPN benefits, the superintelligence timeline, AI hallucinations, Tesla’s liability example, and why today’s AI boom mirrors the dot-com bubble of the 2000s. Packed with real-world cases, legal insights, and powerful tips, this episode will change the way you think about digital security.

Candid, practical, and eye-opening, Saakshar also answers rapid-fire questions about privacy, safety, and how individuals can stay one step ahead in an AI-driven world. Whether you’re a student, parent, professional, or entrepreneur, this is your crash course on surviving and thriving in the age of deepfakes and scams.

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