Archive · 30 Jul 2025
Deepfake Scams Exploit Modi's Image to Promote Investment Schemes
Some people are creating fake videos of Prime Minister Modi and other famous people to trick you into investing money.
These videos promise big returns, but they are not real.
These scammers use AI and fake websites to get your money and personal information.
It's important to be careful of these videos, and if something seems too good to be true, it probably is.
Deepfake videos of Prime Minister Modi promoting fake investment schemes are circulating on social media.
Cybercriminals use deepfake technology and psychological tactics to defraud people.
The campaigns falsely associate respected figures with AI-powered trading platforms.
Scams often promise unusually high returns to entice victims.
The misuse of deepfakes poses a national security challenge by eroding public trust.
- Who
- Cybercriminals are creating the deepfake videos.
- What
- Deepfake videos promote fraudulent investment schemes.
- When
- The videos are currently circulating.
- Where
- Social media platforms, particularly Facebook.
- Why
- To deceive the public into investing in fraudulent schemes.
Victims
Cybercriminals
Financial Risk
Victims
Risk financial loss by investing in fraudulent schemes.
Cybercriminals
N/A
- Target
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- Fraudulent Claim
- Promises of high investment returns
- Platform Used
- Technique
- Deepfake technology and paid promotions
- Secondary Risks
- Financial losses, identity theft, erosion of public trust
