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AI Deepfake Scams 47,000 with Diver's Fake Endorsement

9/1/2025

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Story summary
  • Egg sellers in China utilized AI to create a deepfake of diver Quan Hongchan for promotion.
  • China Central Television reported that 47,000 individuals fell victim to this scam.
  • The fraudulent account, which gained 14,000 followers, posted videos of Quan endorsing free-range eggs from her family's farm.