wire / 2026-08-03-d870
Brazilian Celebrities Targeted by AI-Generated Deepfake Scam
Two more Brazilian celebrities are asking their followers to stop believing what looks and sounds exactly like them.
The facts
Criminals used AI to create deepfake videos and audio of Brazilian celebrities Flávia Alessandra and Otaviano Costa, promoting fraudulent products and services without their consent. The couple publicly warned followers about the scam, urging them to verify content authenticity and report fake videos to prevent further deception.