Scammers are impersonating finance experts to steal millions – and the real ones are struggling to stop it
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- Financial Times Journalist Martin Wolf Reports AI-Generated Investment Scam Using His Likeness on Instagram and Facebook
event | 22 June 2025 | 82%
Beginning in March 2025, purported deepfakes impersonating Financial Times columnist Martin Wolf were distributed via ads on Facebook and Instagram, promoting an alleged fraudulent investment group. Despite repeated takedowns, the ads have reportedly persisted under new accounts. Meta data reportedly showed at least 1,700 ads reached over 970,000 users in the EU alone. The impersonations allegedly used AI-generated visuals and voice clones to mimic Wolf's likeness and mislea…
- Alleged AI-Generated Video Ads Impersonate Bank of Montreal Strategist Brian Belski to Promote Investment Scam
event | 22 June 2025 | 82%
A purportedly AI-generated video of Bank of Montreal Chief Investment Strategist Brian Belski was used in an alleged fraudulent investment ad campaign on Meta platforms, including Instagram and Facebook. The ads reportedly impersonated Belski to promote a WhatsApp investment group. BMO confirmed the impersonation and warned users; the Facebook page was reportedly renamed and repurposed by scammers.
- Alleged Deepfake Investment Scam Uses Economist David Rosenberg's Likeness on Meta Platforms
event | 22 June 2025 | 82%
Fraudsters allegedly used AI-generated content and social media ads to impersonate economist David Rosenberg and promote a fraudulent investment scheme. Victims were reportedly directed to WhatsApp groups with fake stock tips, resulting in substantial financial losses, with some exceeding $500,000. The ads reportedly appeared on Meta platforms, including Facebook and Instagram. Rosenberg and his family reported the scam to authorities.