PIB Uncovers Deepfake Scam: PM Modi's Fake Video Claims 'Invest ₹21K, Earn ₹1.25L Daily'

New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): If you have seen any video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on social media, in which he is promoting an investment scheme that gives a profit of Rs 1.25 lakh per day on an investment of Rs 21,000, then be careful! This video is completely fake and has been created using AI and deepfake technology to cheat you. The government's official fact-check unit, Press Information Bureau (PIB), has busted this claim and called it a dangerous scam.

PIB has issued a post on its social media handle and clarified, "This video going viral on social media in which PM Modi is allegedly talking about an investment scheme is completely fake. This is a deepfake video created using AI technology." The government has made it clear that Prime Minister Modi or the Government of India has nothing to do with any such scheme or platform and people should avoid trusting such misleading information.

What is Deepfake and how is it used?

Deepfake is an advanced AI technique in which a person's face or voice is copied so clearly that it becomes difficult to differentiate between real and fake. Scammers can trap you by creating videos or audio of politicians, bank officials or any of your acquaintances using this technique. They may ask you to verify transactions or share confidential information.

Banks have also warned

This is not the first case. Earlier in May, State Bank of India (SBI) had also warned customers about deepfake scam. The bank had advised not to blindly trust any investment schemes coming from an unknown source and double-check the identity of the concerned person or institution before making any investment.

How to stay safe?

Check the source: Get information about any government scheme only from official government websites or social media handles.

Avoid unknown calls: No bank official asks you for OTP or confidential information over the phone. Be suspicious of such calls immediately.

Don't be tempted: If a scheme promises incredibly attractive benefits, it is almost always a scam.

Lodge a Complaint

If you become a victim of any kind of online fraud, immediately inform your bank and lodge a complaint on National Cyber ​​Crime Helpline number 1930 or at www.cybercrime.gov.in.

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