Brazilian celebrities targeted by AI-generated deepfake scam
Brazilian celebrities Flávia Alessandra and Otaviano Costa reported that criminals used AI-generated deepfakes of their images and voices to create fraudulent videos promoting fake products and services without their authorization. The couple alerted their followers to verify content on their official accounts and called for reporting of such deepfake fraud.
What happened
Flávia Alessandra and Otaviano Costa reported on August 3, 2026, that criminals used artificial intelligence to create deepfake videos reproducing their images and voices without authorization.
The fraudulent videos were created to promote false products, services, and deceptive promises impersonating the celebrities.
Reported impact
The celebrities warned their followers not to believe or click on content that does not appear on their official social media accounts.
Flávia Alessandra and Otaviano Costa called for followers to report the false videos to prevent more people from being deceived.
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Sources and evidence
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