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There's a new scam using AI to create fake celebrities selling Health cures. Here's what AI says:
The scam follows a sophisticated digital "bait and switch" process. It begins with a deepfake video-- created by training AI on hours of real footage to clone a celebrity's voice and manipulate their lip movements-- which is then placed as a paid ad on social media. The video usually makes a "breaking news" claim about a miracle cure or a secret legal battle with "Big Pharma." When you click, you are taken to a fake news website (cloning the look of Fox News, CNN, or The New York Times) that features a fabricated interview. Finally, you are funneled to a checkout page for an unverified supplement, often involving a subscription trap that makes it nearly impossible to stop recurring monthly charges.
"Celebrities Frequently Targeted in These Scams
"While scammers rotate names constantly, these are the figures most commonly used in fraudulent medical, weight loss, and investment ads as of 2025-2026:
"Medical & Neuropathy Scams
"Dr. Sanjay Gupta (CNN Medical Correspondent)
"Dr. Peter Attia (Longevity Specialist)
"Dr. Mehmet Oz (Former TV Host)
"Dr. Ben Carson (Neurosurgeon)
"Tom Hanks (Often linked to "17-second" diabetes or nerve cures)
"Clint Eastwood (Used for CBD and "miracle" tinctures)
"Dolly Parton (Targeted for CBD and joint pain relief)
"Weight Loss & Lifestyle Scams
"Kelly Clarkson (Keto gummies)
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