Santander creates deepfake videos to warn people about AI scam dangers

Santander creates deepfake videos to warn people about AI scam dangersSource: PA, Santander

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00:00Today, I have an incredible investment opportunity for you.

00:03I've partnered with a top-tier cryptocurrency platform that the mainstream banks don't want

00:07you to know about.

00:08With my investment opportunity, people like you are doubling their money every two weeks.

00:14We can all get rich together.

00:15All you need to do is visit the link on my profile and start investing today.

00:20Wait, wait, wait.

00:23What did you just see?

00:24Because that definitely wasn't me.

00:26That was a deepfake video.

00:28It's one of Scammer's latest tricks and something we're all likely to see more of in the future.

00:33Today, I've teamed up with Santander to help keep you ahead of the game and to help you

00:38protect yourself against scammers using deepfakes to steal your hard-earned money.

00:43How do you know if a video is a deepfake?

00:45Trust your instincts.

00:47Wonky mouth movements, odd blinks, or a background that looks off.

00:51These are all signs something's fishy.

00:53And the thing is, this tech is only going to get more convincing.

00:57So it's important that even with deepfakes, you continue to ask yourself the same common-sense

01:02questions you do now.

01:04Is this too good to be true?

01:05If this investment opportunity is genuine, why is it not on the front page of every newspaper?

01:11Why isn't everyone I know doing this?

01:13Why is it so hush-hush?

01:14Does it look legitimate?

01:16Don't take anything at face value.

01:18Before handing over any funds, research the investment company fully and verify it is

01:23on the Financial Conduct Authority Register.

01:25Sadly, we're all at risk of being deepfaked.

01:28So quick gut check, is that money us legit?

01:32Verify it.