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FMA Warns of Surge in Social Media Investment Scams Using Deepfakes

22 Aug 2025 11:13 a.m. · Source: NZ Financial Markets Authority

The FMA warns of a surge in social media investment scams, with scammers impersonating NZ celebrities and business leaders using deepfake videos to lure victims into fake investment platforms.

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