| Source | NBC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | June 30, 2026, 9:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | June 30, 2026, 9:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.nbcchicago.com/consumer/deepfake-scam-targets-alzheimers-patients-with-false-promises-of-honey-based-cure/3955606/ |
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A social media scam is using deepfakes of celebrities to promote products they
falsely claim could cure Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, the Better Business
Bureau warned. Some victims they even found reoccurring charges after buying the
hoax product.
According to the BBB, AI-generated deepfake vi...