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AI Deepfake Scams Target Guernsey's Chief Minister

8/2/2025

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Fraudsters have unleashed AI-generated deepfake videos of Guernsey's chief minister, Deputy Lindsay de Sausmarez, to lure victims into a bogus investment scheme. The police are urging islanders to stay vigilant and protect the vulnerable. De Sausmarez remains hopeful that most will see through the deception, emphasizing the need for caution against these alarming scams.

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Fraudsters have unleashed AI-generated deepfake videos of Guernsey's chief minister, Deputy Lindsay de Sausmarez, to lure victims into a bogus investment scheme. The police are urging islanders to stay vigilant and protect the vulnerable. De Sausmarez remains hopeful that most will see through the deception, emphasizing the need for caution against these alarming scams.