AI Video Impersonating Vijay Sparks Scam Alert

NDTV · technology

An AI-generated video impersonating actor Vijay has triggered a scam alert in Tamil Nadu. The video features Hindi audio and falsely promises financial assistance, urging viewers to contact a WhatsApp number for help. This incident highlights the growing threat of deepfake technology being used for fraudulent purposes, potentially deceiving unsuspecting individuals with fabricated offers and directing them to malicious contacts.