Jakarta, Indonesia Sentinel — Concerns over OpenAI’s ChatGPT photo editing capabilities has grow, particularly its potential to be misused for creating fake bank transfer receipt that closely resemble the real receipt.
One feature drawing particular attention allows users to alter or manipulate images of payment proofs. While the tool was originally introduced in 2024 as a way to enhance AI-generated visuals, it is now being spotlighted for its dangerous potential: enabling digital scams in online transactions.
Social media users in Indonesia have been sounding the alarm, sharing examples of how the AI can generate near-authentic-looking receipts. With the help of the newest version, ChatGPT-4o, users can quickly create or modify bank transfer receipts, including those with watermarks.
Anyone can even made a fake transfer receipt by adjusting the recipient names and payment amounts using simple commands prompt on ChatGPT.
Although the edited receipts are not yet flawless and often contain small discrepancies that a careful eye might catch, experts warn the threat is significant. These fake receipts could easily deceive unsuspecting individuals who fail to double-check payment verifications during online purchases.
But the issue goes beyond bank receipts. According to a report by Futurism on Wednesday, tech analyst Deedy Das of Menlo Ventures demonstrated that GPT-4o is also capable of fabricating other types of documents, including restaurant bills and even medical prescriptions, including for some tightly regulated medications.
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The growing sophistication of AI-generated visual content poses a real challenge for existing fraud prevention systems, which many say are no longer equipped to detect synthetic media. Cybersecurity experts are now calling for an urgent overhaul of document verification processes to keep pace with advancements in artificial intelligence.
Analyst warned that the risk of digital fraud will surge if the validation systems isn’t improved soon. As the technology becomes more accessible and user-friendly, the public is urged to exercise greater vigilance. In an era where AI can blur the line between real and fake with remarkable precision, verifying documents has never been more critical.
(Raidi/Agung)
