Deepfake video of Grigor Dimitrov promotes fraudulent investment scheme
A deepfake video circulating online falsely depicts Bulgarian tennis player Grigor Dimitrov endorsing a fraudulent investment scheme involving stocks and cryptocurrency. Dimitrov publicly warned fans that the video is fake and urged them not to engage with the promoted platform or share personal information.
What happened
A deepfake video circulating on social media falsely uses Grigor Dimitrov's likeness to promote an investment program involving stock and cryptocurrency trading.
Dimitrov issued a public warning on social media stating the video is fraudulent, poses a scam risk, and threatens personal data and online accounts, and that he has no involvement with any such platform.
Reported impact
The deepfake video creates risk of financial scam for viewers and potential exposure of personal data and online accounts.
Classification
Sources and evidence
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