Deepfake Scams Are Stealing His Face – Tom Hanks

Tom Hanks Issues a Warning: “DO NOT BE FOOLED. Deepfake Scams Are Stealing His Face.” AVOID BEING DUMMED IN.

Tom Hanks is appealing with internet users not to fall for deepfake schemes that use his image to promote medications and dietary supplements online.

The adored actor warned that “there are multiple ads over the internet falsely using my name, likeness, and voice,” which are being used to promote “miracle cures and wonder drugs,” in an Instagram post on Thursday night. The post was cheesily captioned with an old-fashioned “Extra!

“These advertisements were made fraudulently, without my permission, and using AI,” the performer retorted.I have no connection to these posts, products, or the spokespeople endorsing these treatments.”

Hanks commanded, “AVOID ACTING LITTLE. DO NOT REMEMBER TO BE SWINDLED.”

“DO NOT LOSE YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY.”

You did hear the dude! If you see a social media video featuring Tom Hanks attempting to persuade you to purchase a supplement, miracle drug, or anything at all, err on the side of caution.

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Hanks has already fallen victim to a deepfake scammer’s scheme.

In October, the actor shared a deepfake video clip on Instagram in which he advertised a dental plan. He wrote “BEWARE!!” on the image as a warning.

“There’s a video out there promoting some dental plan with an AI version of me,” Hanks tweeted.

“I have nothing to do with it.”

Stated differently, Hanks is a bit annoyed that he now has to deal with this on a daily basis. It’s also important to remember that the FTC is currently pursuing legal action against this specific kind of dishonest, AI-assisted scam.)

But other people’s voices and looks have also been used for evil, not only Hanks. For example, a propaganda clip made by Russia to undermine trust in the International Olympic Committee was narrated by a deepfake imitation of Tom Cruise‘s voice.

Non-consensual deepfake pornography has been created and distributed against the will of both well-known and lesser-known women.
Scammers and fraudsters have long resided on the internet. However, AI is exacerbating long-standing issues, frequently by creating convincing deepfakes of reputable, identifiable people.

Should I seek any guidance? Today, watch what you eat and drink online very carefully (however, generally speaking, you should stay away from shady Facebook advertisements for unknown substances.)

In the words of the real Hanks: people, DO NOT BE SWINDLED.