AI-generated deepfake videos of Taylor Swift and Rihanna used in TikTok scams, Copyleaks reports
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Summary
Scammers are using AI-generated deepfake videos of celebrities like Taylor Swift and Rihanna on TikTok to promote fraudulent rewards programs. According to authentication company Copyleaks, these ads feature AI-manipulated footage of celebrities in interview settings (red carpets, podcasts, talk shows) and often include TikTok's branding to appear legitimate. Users are redirected to third-party services that request personal information under the guise of earning money by watching content and providing feedback.
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The ads typically show celebrities in interview settings, such as red carpets, podcasts, or talk shows, and often manipulate real footage with AI, the company said.
Many promote rewards programs claiming users can earn money by watching TikTok content and giving feedback.
TikTok's official branding appears in some of the ads, though users are redirected to third-party services that ask for personal information.
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