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Deepfake Technology in Scams

Scammers using deepfake technology to create convincing images, videos, and voice clips for endorsements.

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Feb 3, 2026

How can consumers verify whether a health product’s celebrity or doctor endorsement is authentic?

Consumers can spot or doctor endorsements by checking primary sources (official accounts or reputable outlets), looking for disclosure of paid relationships, verifying site and URL authenticity, and t...

Feb 1, 2026

What other modeling agencies have faced similar scandals with minors?

Several well-documented cases show that — from high-profile agencies to sham operations — has repeatedly been the vector for abuse or exploitation of minors: historic allegations around Elite and ; do...

Jan 24, 2026

what an Ass. using his wife to say that this product really helped.

When an assistant (or anyone acting in a professional role) presents a spouse’s testimony to claim “this product really helped,” the practice raises immediate credibility, transparency, and legal flag...

Jan 20, 2026

How have AI-generated celebrity endorsements been used in recent supplement scams and what legal actions followed?

AI-generated celebrity endorsements have become a prominent tool in recent supplement scams: deepfake videos and synthetic voiceovers portraying stars and medical professionals were used to hawk bogus...

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