1291 Group, global leader in bespoke wealth‑protection solutions has partnered with Aurigin.ai to deploy our real‑time, on‑device deepfake detector across its worldwide workforce.
Deepfake impersonation fraud is exploding
Recent industry research exposes how fast the threat landscape is shifting:
- Deepfake audio fraud losses in financial services are projected to hit USD 5 billion a year by 2026.¹
- Reported deepfake attacks in North America grew 1740 % between 2022 and 2023.²
- 22 % of businesses were already targeted by deepfake‑enabled fraud in the past twelve months.³
For private banks and family‑office advisers, a single convincing fake call can trigger transactions worth tens of millions. Traditional voice authentication and KYC processes simply can’t keep up.
Why 1291 Group chose Aurigin.ai
At 1291 Group, trust is at the core of the business. The firm’s Employees now benefit from Aurigin.ai’ s privacy‑first architecture:
- Real‑time detection – suspicious synthetic voice patterns are flagged before instructions are executed.
- 100 % on‑device processing – no audio ever leaves the laptop, ensuring compliance with Swiss, EU (GDPR) and global data‑protection laws.
- Frictionless user experience – works natively with Microsoft Teams, Zoom, WhatsApp, Webex without add‑ons.
- Future‑proof AI models – over‑the‑air model updates defend against the latest voice‑cloning techniques.
“Privacy is a fundamental value at 1291 Group. As technology evolves, the risk of fraud continues to grow significantly. To address the challenges posed by AI, we are committed to deploying advanced software solutions that proactively mitigate and manage these risks,” says Alexandra Sola, Group Project Leader. “Aurigin.ai gives our advisers an invisible protection instantly alerting them to deepfake imposters while keeping every conversation strictly confidential.“
Security without compromising privacy
Unlike most in-meeting bots, Aurigin.ai embeds directly at the audio driver level. The detector never stores any audio conversation data, keeping customer privacy safe. If a synthetic voice is detected, the user receives a subtle on‑screen notification.
“Generative AI has lowered the barrier for attackers to sound exactly like your CEO or your client,” adds Simon Thomé, Co‑Founder & CPO of Aurigin.ai. “Our mission is to restore trust in digital speech without sacrificing privacy.”
What’s next
The initial rollout covers a subset of 1291 Group’s employees, planning to expand to full coverage. Together we’re setting a new standard for secure, high‑value communications in wealth management.
Want to learn how Aurigin.ai can protect your organization? Contact us or visit aurigin.ai .
¹ Celent, “Synthetic Voice & Deepfake Fraud in Banking,” April 2025.
² World Economic Forum, “Why detecting dangerous AI is key to keeping trust alive” July 2025. (weforum.org)
³ American Bankers Association, Payment Fraud Survey, August 2024. (bankingjournal.aba.com)