Sri Lanka cricket legend Kumar Sangakkara has urged the public not to be misled by a series of AI-generated videos and advertisements circulating online that falsely feature him endorsing financial schemes.
Speaking to NewsWire, Sangakkara said that his name and image are being used with doctored AI videos created from his old cricket interviews to promote fraudulent investment platforms.
“My name and image are being used with doctored AI videos,” he said, urging the public to remain vigilant.
The public is advised to verify the authenticity of any video or advertisement claiming to feature celebrities by:
* Checking if it appears on their official social media pages or verified platforms
* Looking for blue verification badges or official website links
* Avoiding links or ads that lead to unknown investment platforms or demand personal details
* Reporting suspicious content to the Police or the Cyber Crimes Division immediately
Authorities have been alerted about the deceptive campaigns circulating across social media and video platforms. (Newswire)