Image: Facebook/Ronnie Liang
Ronnie Liang issued a warning to his followers after he was informed that scammers have been using his photos and even his voice to produce deepfake videos.
The singer took to his Instagram page on Thursday, June 19, to show the deepfake video in which he supposedly greeted a fan. Liang also shared screenshots of the scammers’ conversations with their victims.
“This is a fake video! Do not believe this!” he said in the caption. “This video is very alarming. This is made by AI (artificial intelligence).”
Liang added that he had already received complaints that other deepfake videos of him have been circulating on social media.
“The fake video is used to ask for money, court Filipinas and foreigners, and encourage people to invest in crypto,” he lamented.
“Please be informed that I did not make any videos to solicit crypto investments, ask for money, or even ask for bank accounts and e-wallets,” he stressed.
Several celebrities were equally alarmed as Liang, including Jessa Zaragoza, Rocco Nacino and Melissa Ricks who expressed concern over their matter via the comments section.
Just recently, veteran singer Gary Valenciano also posed a warning after his identity was used in a fake video advertisement of a supposed treatment for cancer. /ra