Deepfake political scam ads surge on Meta platforms, watchdog says
Scammers are among the top political ad spenders on Meta’s platforms, using deepfake videos of American politicians — including President Donald Trump — to promote fake government benefits, a watchdog group said Wednesday.
The nonprofit Tech Transparency Project said it identified 63 scam advertisers that collectively spent $49 million on Facebook and Instagram, often targeting seniors with ads promoting fake stimulus checks, government spending cards and healthcare payments.
