Posted 1/10/2024, 6:37:00 PM
Scammers Use Deepfake Taylor Swift to Promote Fake Contests and Steal from Fans
- Scammers used AI-generated images of Taylor Swift to promote fake Le Creuset giveaways and steal money and data from fans
- Videos featured a fake Swift created with deepfake technology to mimic her appearance and voice endorsing the phony promotion
- Fans were directed to realistic-looking websites and asked to complete surveys to enter the contest
- Le Creuset confirmed they have no partnership with Swift and warned about suspicious promotions
- The Better Business Bureau and Gayle King have also warned recently about the rise of deepfake AI scams tricking consumers