| ⓘ This advisory addresses fake investment scams. |
CIRT-BS is urging the public to stay vigilant as new scams circulate online and fraudulent websites are impersonating local media houses to promote a fake investment opportunity linked to Central Bank of The Bahamas. To boost credibility and traffic, the scammers are using artificial intelligence to generate “deepfake” videos of various news personalities as well as Central Bank and Government of The Bahamas officials. Deepfake videos are digitally manipulated videos that make it look like someone is saying or doing something they didn’t actually say or do, often with malicious intent.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) -generated video screenshots of Government and Central Bank executives and media professionals.
How to Spot the Scam
- Strange URLs: The website mimics the branding and layout of known media outlets but may have variations in the URL or outdated content.
- Abnormal Mannerisms: Deepfake videos may look real at first glance, but you may notice unnatural facial movements, robotic voice patterns, or odd phrasing.
- Promised Success: The scheme typically promises guaranteed returns and sounds too good to be true—a red flag in any context.
Website impersonating a media outlet, using its branding and layout.
| What You Can Do |
- Don’t click on suspicious links or share the content.
- Report the scam directly to the social media platform where you see it on. You may also report scams to us at [email protected].
- Block the account or page promoting the video or fake article.
- Verify information with official sources such as Central Bank of The Bahamas or the media houses being impersonated.
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For additional information, please visit:
- Central Bank of The Bahamas: https://www.centralbankbahamas.com/news/public-notices/deepfake-investment-scam-alert#:~:text=The%20public%20is%20cautioned%20to,posts%20should%20not%20be%20clicked.
- CIRT-BS: https://www.cirt.bs/
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