Deepfake scam targets Alzheimer's patients with false promise of honey-based cure

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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...