ASIC reports record removals of AI-generated fake celebrity investment ads

Aug 10, 2026 · Issue 2 · 3 sources, 3 articles

Australia's ASIC says it is removing a record number of fake investment ads that use AI-generated images of celebrities or public figures. ABC News calls the trend an "emergency in the making".

Who is affected and how

retail customer

An investment endorsed by a celebrity should not be accepted without checking the licence.

Sources

• AI deepfake scams 'an emergency in the making' as ASIC reports rise in false investment endorsements - ABC Newsabc.net.au · Aug 16, 2026
• Particle: ASIC Flags Surge in AI Deepfake Investment Scamsparticle.news · Aug 16, 2026
• AI Deepfakes and Fake Endorsements Rise in Stock Scams, ASIC Warnsbrokerxplorer.com · Aug 10, 2026 · magyar

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