Reported deepfake scam on TikTok targeting public figure's followers
Fraudsters are reportedly using a public figure's image and AI-generated deepfake videos on TikTok to scam followers, leading the public figure to close their account. Victims have allegedly lost thousands of dollars.
According to a Reddit user working for a public figure with over 2 million social media followers, numerous fake accounts on TikTok are using the public figure's videos and AI-created deepfake videos to manipulate information, offer fake contacts, and defraud unaware individuals. These deepfake videos reportedly promise 'too-good-to-be-true' opportunities. The public figure closed their TikTok account due to this activity. Despite attempts to report these videos and accounts, they remain active, and people are being 'scammed big time,' losing thousands of dollars.