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Deepfake Anthony Albanese used in celebrity scams duping Australians out of $7.4 million

The Guardian · first seen 16.08.2026

Australia's corporate watchdog warned of a steep rise in scammers using deepfakes of politicians and celebrities, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese being the most frequently co-opted figure in frauds totaling $7.4 million.

  • ASIC reports a steep rise in deepfake investment scams using Australian celebrities and politicians.
  • Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is the most commonly co-opted figure in these deepfake scams.
  • Victims have lost a total of $7.4 million to these specific scams.

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