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Former Namibian First Lady Monica Geingos's Likeness Reportedly Used in Purported AI-Generated Video Investment Scams

Namibia's former First Lady Monica Geingos publicly warned that scammers are using purportedly AI-manipulated videos to impersonate her and promote fake forex schemes. Reportedly, deepfake clips and cloned voice calls have convinced victims to hand over savings, including retirement funds. Her team reports the problem worsening across TikTok and other platforms. She urged the public to report fake accounts and ignore messages claiming she offers loans or investments.

Date it happened
2025-01-22
Organisation involved
Unknown scammers impersonating Monica Geingos, Scammers
Product, system or model
TikTok, Social media, Deepfake technology, Synthetic audio generation technology
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