US EditionDeepfake political scam ads surge on Meta platforms, watchdog says
The 63 advertisers spent nearly $49 million on deepfake political ads targeting seniors with fake government payouts on Meta platforms, reaching tens of thousands of users, watchdog says.
- A nonprofit identified 63 scam advertisers that spent $49 million on Facebook and Instagram targeting seniors with fake stimulus checks, government spending cards and healthcare payments.
- Meta is allowing this activity even though it prohibits scams and claims to invest in scam prevention to keep users safe, the report stated.
- One advertiser ran a deepfake video of Trump falsely promising $5,000 stimulus checks to Americans over 65 in more than 20 US states.
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Deepfake Political Scam Ads Surge On Meta, Advertisers Spend $49 Million: Report
Scammers are among the top political ad spenders on Meta's platforms, using deepfake videos of American politicians -- including President Donald Trump -- to promote fake government benefits, a watchdog group said Wednesday.
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Deepfake political scam ads surge on Meta platforms, watchdog says
Scammers are among the top political ad spenders on Meta's platforms, using deepfake videos of American politicians -- including President Donald Trump -- to promote fake government benefits, a watchdog group said Wednesday.
Deepfake Political Scam Ads Surge On Meta Platforms, Watchdog Says
Scammers are among the top political ad spenders on Meta's platforms, using deepfake videos of American politicians -- including President Donald Trump -- to promote fake government benefits, a watchdog group said Wednesday.
Deepfakes explode on Meta's platforms Deepfakes explode on Meta's platforms dahlia.girgis@... jeu 02/10/2025 - 14:39 CB+
Rigged videos of US officials, fake government aids, disguised subscriptions... A report pins on fraudulent political ads that circulate on Facebook despite supposedly strict rules. And while scams thrive, Meta cashes.
Deepfakes flood Facebook political ads, turning the platform into a goldmine for scammers
Facebook's political ad space is increasingly a playground for deepfake scams and deceptive content, with some of the platform's top advertisers fabricating videos of United States politicians promising nonexistent government payouts. This summer, altered videos of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt claimed Americans could claim $5,000 relief checks, redirecting users to a site called Get Covered Today. Similar fake videos depicted Se…
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