IN THE age of digital deception, the rich and famous aren't safe from the snare of those trying to push investment schemes.
Imagine finding your face plastered on a video promoting a dodgy deal, or your identity cloned across a sea of sham social profiles - a nightmarish scenario for anyone, right?
Did badminton star Datuk Lee Chong Wei really become the unwitting poster child for a phoney financial scheme?
Verdict:
TRUE
Lee expressed his astonishment in a post on Facebook after discovering a fraudulent video purporting to feature their endorsement of a hoax financial scheme.
"It’s crazy what the scammers are doing these days. I’m shocked to see this fake video of me promoting a certain financial programme," he said in his post.
In the post, Lee said the culprits had used a deepfake video of him where it looks like he is promoting a hoax investment scheme.
Additionally, countless fake accounts have emerged, impersonating him and his spouse, he said.
"Please be careful when reading or watching anything. I am also saddened by the case of a former teammate who was a victim of fraud.
"I hope the authorities can find a solution before more individuals are taken advantage of," he said.
