The Ultra-Realistic AI Face Swapping Platform Driving Romance Scams
Published: (December 18, 2025 at 12:45 PM EST)
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Source: Wired
Source: Wired
Overview
Capable of creating “nearly perfect” face swaps during live video chats, Hoatian has made millions, mainly via Telegram. But its main channel vanished after WIRED’s inquiry into scammers using the app.