Business Tycoon Ratan Tata is addressing a deepfake video circulating on social media, falsely endorsing investment recommendations. Join us as we unravel the details of this deceptive video, its impact, and the urgent response from Ratan Tata himself. Stay informed and vigilant in the age of digital deception
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00:00 In a stern warning, veteran industrialist and former Tata Group chairman Ratan Tata
00:05 took to social media on Wednesday, December 6 to issue a fake alert.
00:10 His statement addressed the misuse of his name on various platforms cautioning against
00:15 deceptive schemes, promising exaggerated investments with a perpetrated risk-free and 100% guarantee.
00:23 Taking to Instagram, Mr Ratan Tata exposed a deceptive post from a user named Sona Agarwal,
00:29 featuring a fabricated interview falsely endorsing investment recommendations.
00:35 In this fraudulent video, Mr Tata is portrayed addressing Sona Agarwal as his manager.
00:40 The caption reads, "A recommendation from Ratan Tata for everyone in India.
00:46 This is your chance to exaggerate your investment right today.
00:50 Risk-free with a 100% guarantee.
00:52 Go to the channel right now."
00:55 The disturbing video didn't stop at the false investment claims.
00:58 It showcased alleged messages of people receiving money in their accounts.
01:03 Mr Tata took a firm stance by labelling the video and the screenshot of its misleading
01:08 caption as "fake".
01:10 Deepfake videos manipulating the appearances and voices of numerous public figures have
01:16 recently surged on social media.
01:18 The ripple effect extends beyond financial deceit.
01:21 Even prominent personalities like actor Priyanka Chopra has fallen victim to deepfakes, with
01:28 deceptive videos circulating showcasing her endorsing a brand and disclosing her annual
01:34 income.
01:35 The prevalence of such digital manipulations highlights the urgent need for vigilance and
01:40 scepticism online.
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