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AI scammers use celebrity deepfakes to target sports fans

Original: AI scammers target sports fans with celebrity deepfakes

News outlets across the United States are warning that scammers are using AI-generated deepfake videos of celebrities to deceive sports fans, typically luring them into fraudulent investments or giveaways. Local stations including WYMT, FOX5 Vegas and WLFI are running similar reports, urging viewers to verify celebrity endorsements before engaging online.

Why now: Widespread local news coverage is alerting audiences to a fast-spreading fraud tactic using AI deepfakes.

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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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