Beware of Fake Celebrity Endorsement Videos Used in Online Scams

Fake, manipulated videos are being used for online money scams that promise high investment returns or feature fake celebrity endorsements.
Examples include fake videos of Mukesh Ambani and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan endorsing "investment projects".
To identify such fake videos, check the voice, facial movements, source, content, and do a Google search.
Trust your instincts - if something seems suspicious, it likely is. Report suspicious videos.
With the rise of deepfakes, seeing is no longer believing. Stay vigilant against manipulated videos used for scams.

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Posted 9/16/2023, 5:30:26 AM