US EditionDeepfake political scam ads surge on Meta platforms, watchdog says
- Scammers are major political ad spenders on Meta’s platforms, using deepfake videos of politicians to promote fake benefits, as reported by the Tech Transparency Project.
- The Tech Transparency Project identified 63 scam advertisers who targeted seniors with misleading ads for fake stimulus checks and healthcare payments.
- Meta removed over 150,600 political ads from these scam advertisers for violating policies in the past year.
- Recent surveys reveal a growing number of American adults are experiencing internet scams or impersonation attacks, highlighting the rise of online fraud.
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Report reveals how fake videos of political figures, such as Donald Trump, are used to swindle Internet users on Facebook and Instagram The biggest spending
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.
The largest US spending on political advertising on Meta's platforms is "deepfakes", using hyperrealistic fake videos of US politicians — including President Donald Trump — to promote false government performance, assured a non-governmental organization on Wednesday. The Tech Transparency Project (TTP) reported in a report having identified 63 fraudulent advertisers who collectively spent $49 million on Facebook and Instagram, often targeting se…
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