May 1, 2026Single source
Deepfake videos of Ghana's President Mahama reportedly used in scam seeking money and personal data
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Ghanaian media reported an alleged online scam that used AI-generated deepfake videos to impersonate President John Dramani Mahama and ask the public for money and personal information. Police linked the operation to suspects in the Volta Region, citing fake social media accounts and manipulated presidential imagery.
What this means for youScammers can now make convincing fake videos of public figures to ask for money or personal details. Treat any such request on social media with suspicion, and check it on the official channels of the person or office before you respond.
Sources
- AI Incident Databasehttps://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/1579
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