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AI scammers target sports fans with celebrity deepfakes

Reports across multiple US local news outlets describe a wave of scams in which fraudsters use AI-generated deepfake videos of celebrities to target sports fans, reportedly luring them into fake giveaways, investments or merchandise offers. Viewers are being urged to verify celebrity endorsements before responding, as the manipulated footage spreads widely on social media.

Why now: A surge of deepfake scams exploiting famous figures and sports audiences is drawing widespread warnings from local news stations.

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• AI scammers target sports fans with celebrity deepfakes · WYMT
• AI scammers target sports fans with celebrity deepfakes · FOX5 Vegas
• AI scammers target sports fans with celebrity deepfakes · WDTV 5
• AI scammers target sports fans with celebrity deepfakes · WLFI
• AI scammers target sports fans with celebrity deepfakes · KOLN | Nebraska Local News, Weather, Sports | Lincoln, NE

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