AI deepfake scam uses celebrity likeness to sell counterfeit products in Taiwan
A scam ring in Taiwan used AI-generated deepfake videos and cloned audio imitating actress Lin Yi-xin to fraudulently advertise counterfeit lavender essential oil cream products on social media. Multiple consumers were deceived into purchasing fake products, prompting Lin Yi-xin to issue a public statement clarifying the authentic product's legitimate sales channels and warning against the fraud.
What happened
A scam ring used AI to create deepfake videos and audio imitating actress Lin Yi-xin's face and voice to advertise counterfeit lavender essential oil cream products.
The fraudsters posted advertisements on social media platforms with fabricated stories to deceive consumers into purchasing counterfeit products, resulting in multiple victims.
Reported impact
Multiple people were deceived and placed orders for counterfeit products through the scam advertisements.
Lin Yi-xin issued a statement on social media warning the public that the genuine product is sold only at the Tainan clinic location and the official website, clarifying that her company has no social media accounts and does not offer group purchases, Shopee sales, cash on delivery, or convenience store pickup options.
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