Scammers in Australia use deepfake technology to defraud fans of celebrities, leading to $8 million loss this year.

Scammers in Australia use deepfake technology to deceive fans and defraud them of money. They exploit deepfake tech to create fake images & videos of celebrities, including Robert Irwin, leading people to believe celebrities are requesting substantial funds. This year, up to $8 million has been lost due to investment platform scams using false news articles and deepfake content.