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Purported AI-Generated Videos Impersonating President of Malta Myriam Spiteri Debono Circulate on Social Media in Alleged Crypto Scam Campaigns

The Office of the President of Malta issued a public warning about purported deepfake videos and fabricated images impersonating President Myriam Spiteri Debono. The alleged AI-generated content was reportedly used to promote fraudulent financial schemes, primarily involving cryptocurrency, across social media platforms.

Date it happened
2025-02-12
Organisation involved
Unknown scammers impersonating Myriam Spiteri Debono, Scammers
Product, system or model
Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Deepfake technology
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