SC warns public about deepfake investment scams


PETALING JAYA: The Securities Commission (SC) has cautioned the public on investment scam tactics using deepfakes created through artificial intelligence (AI) to mimic prominent people and names of reputable companies.

In a statement, the SC said it had recently discovered a number of deepfake videos on Facebook.

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