Deepfake case study · Multi-modal
Physicians deepfake (Mar 2026)
Scammers are using AI to create deepfake impersonations of physicians to sell unproven supplements and dispense baseless medical advice. The deepfakes use the likenesses and voices of real doctors without their…
- Incident date
- Mar 2026
- Target
- Physicians
Updated May 6, 2026 · 1 min read
Scammers are using AI to create deepfake impersonations of physicians to sell unproven supplements and dispense baseless medical advice. The deepfakes use the likenesses and voices of real doctors without their consent, exploiting the trust between doctors and patients to target vulnerable individuals, including the elderly and those with chronic conditions.