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London Hospital Warns of Fraudulent AI Doctor Endorsements

1/16/2026

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A hospital trust in south London warns of fraudulent AI-generated videos falsely showing its doctors endorsing weight loss products.
The videos misrepresent hospital staff and circulate on social media.
Dr. Daghni Rajasingam emphasized the content's misleading nature and urged seeking advice from trusted NHS sources.
Financial crime expert Graham Barrow highlighted scammers' deceptive tactics and advised vigilance and basic online checks.

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Story summary

A hospital trust in south London warns of fraudulent AI-generated videos falsely showing its doctors endorsing weight loss products.
The videos misrepresent hospital staff and circulate on social media.
Dr. Daghni Rajasingam emphasized the content's misleading nature and urged seeking advice from trusted NHS sources.
Financial crime expert Graham Barrow highlighted scammers' deceptive tactics and advised vigilance and basic online checks.