Fake Deepfake Video Misuses Rajnath Singh's Image to Promote Investment Scam
Deepfake Video Of Rajnath Singh Used To Promise Returns Of Rs 15 Lakh A Month
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A deepfake video featuring India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh falsely promises returns of ₹15 lakh (approximately $18,000 USD) per month from a ₹22,000 (roughly $265 USD) investment. The video, debunked by Athenian Tech and the Press Information Bureau, uses unauthorized logos of major banks to appear credible.
- 01The deepfake video claims an investment of ₹22,000 can yield ₹15 lakh monthly.
- 02It uses AI to make it appear as if Rajnath Singh is endorsing the scheme.
- 03The video features unauthorized logos of prominent banks to create credibility.
- 04Athenian Tech and the Press Information Bureau have confirmed the video is fake.
- 05Users are warned to verify investment claims through official sources.
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A fraudulent deepfake video featuring Rajnath Singh (India's Defence Minister) is circulating on social media, claiming that an investment of ₹22,000 (approximately $265 USD) could yield returns of ₹80,000 (around $965 USD) daily and up to ₹15 lakh (about $18,000 USD) monthly. The video, created using artificial intelligence, falsely depicts Singh endorsing an investment scheme purportedly approved by the Government of India and backed by major banks such as PNB, HDFC Bank, and SBI. Athenian Tech, a threat hunting platform, highlighted that the video misuses these banks' logos without authorization to appear legitimate. The Press Information Bureau's fact-check unit has also confirmed the video is fake, warning the public against such scams. They emphasized the importance of verifying investment claims through official channels to avoid falling victim to fraud.
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This scam could lead to financial losses for individuals who invest based on false claims.
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