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Deepfake Scams Target Australians with Albanese

Updated 2026-08-16 14:25 UTC 1 source Negative

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) warns of deepfake scams featuring Anthony Albanese, the Prime Minister. These fraudulent schemes have defrauded Australians out of $7.4 million.

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Deepfake Anthony Albanese used in celebrity scams duping Australians out of $7.4m, Asic warns

Australia’s corporate watchdog says PM is the figure most commonly used in deepfakes to promote phony investment opportunitiesGet our breaking news email, free app

2026-08-16 14:01 UTC