Bay Area victim duped by AI-generated Trump gold investment scam: Here's what to know
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- Alleged Deepfake Scam Reportedly Promoted Trump Golden Eagles Project as Investment Opportunity
event | 6 Feb 2025 | 78%
Reports surfaced of a purportedly AI-generated scam falsely promoting the Trump Golden Eagles Project. The purported deepfake videos of Donald Trump, Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan, and Elon Musk are alleged to have claimed that buyers could trade collectible coins for cash or Tesla stock. A Bay Area veteran reportedly lost $2,500 believing he would earn millions. The scam reportedly circulated via Telegram, and Bank of America denied any involvement.