Deepfake case study · Multi-modal
public figures deepfake (Apr 2026)
Scammers are using deepfake video and audio to create convincing ads that appear to feature well-known personalities endorsing risky investment schemes. The fraudulent ads are then widely distributed online in an…
- Incident date
- Apr 2026
- Target
- public figures
Updated May 6, 2026 · 1 min read
Scammers are using deepfake video and audio to create convincing ads that appear to feature well-known personalities endorsing risky investment schemes. The fraudulent ads are then widely distributed online in an effort to lure in as many potential victims as possible.