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Sudha Murty Warns About Deepfake Investment Scams
Sudha Murty, a famous writer and social worker, has warned people about fake videos on the internet.
These videos use her face and voice to trick people into investing money.
The scams promise big returns but are completely false.
Sudha Murty has said she never talks about investments and only discusses topics like work, culture, and education.
She asked everyone to be careful and check information from official sources before making any financial decisions.
Sudha Murty warned about deepfake videos using her identity to promote fraudulent investment schemes.
The fake videos promise high returns on investments of 200 dollars or 20,000 rupees.
Murty clarified that she never discusses financial investments and only talks about work, culture, and education.
She urged people to verify information through official channels and report any suspicious content.
Several people known to Murty have already lost money due to these scams.
- Who
- Sudha Murty, an Indian author and philanthropist
- What
- Deepfake videos misusing her identity to promote fraudulent investment schemes
- Where
- Social media platforms, particularly Facebook
- When
- January 21, 2026
- Why
- To warn the public about the misuse of her identity in financial scams
Key facts
- Name
- Sudha Murty
- Occupation
- Author and Philanthropist
- Role
- Former Chairperson of Infosys Foundation
- Platforms Affected
- Social Media, particularly Facebook
- Scam Details
- Fake videos promising high investment returns
- Amount Mentioned in Scams
- 200 dollars or 20,000 rupees
- Prominent Topics
- Work, India’s culture, women, and education
Timeline
Deepfakes fuel fraud, Owaisi's video a red flag.
Then, Telugu CMs fall victim, alarm bells ring.
Tech influencer Mayya warns of deepfake threat in September.
Murty's image misused in investment scam, reported December.
Murty warns: Deepfakes impersonating her resurface.
Quotes
Sudha Murty
Rajya Sabha member, author, and philanthropist
“I want to alert you to fake videos circulating online that falsely use my image and voice to promote financial schemes and investments. These are deepfakes created without my knowledge or consent.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
Sudha Murty cautions against fake videos falsely using her image
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