SCAM: Scammers pose an increasing threat to public figures
By Sitha Maliwa
In today’s digital landscape, social media serves as both a blessing and a curse for celebrities and public figures. Platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook allow direct interaction with fans and facilitate promotions, but they also attract scammers who create fraudulent accounts using the identities and images of these individuals, causing confusion and mistrust.
Recently, gospel singer Lebo Sekgobela has been targeted by scammers peddling counterfeit tickets to her events, including “Worshippers Unleashed” on March 29 at Emperors Palace and "Gospel Love and Soul" on April 26. Additionally, the rise of deepfake advertisements powered by artificial intelligence has emerged, resulting in victims losing their identities and money.
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