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Nadal Warns of AI Deepfake Investment Scam as Court Jails Stalker of His Sister

The warning highlights deepfakes driving investment fraud, alongside a court sentence over stalking of his sister.

Overview

  • Rafael Nadal posted an alert saying AI-generated videos are impersonating his face and voice to push investment offers that he has not created or approved.
  • The clips promote supposed opportunities tied to trading platforms and cryptocurrencies, which Nadal called deceptive advertising and urged followers to ignore.
  • Reports say the scam spread rapidly online and tricked some fans who follow him on social networks.
  • Media note that similar deepfake schemes have targeted other public figures, including Brad Pitt, Taylor Swift, Rosalía and Lamine Yamal.
  • In a separate case, a Manacor investigative court sentenced a 37-year-old German man to four months in prison for stalking Maribel Nadal, imposing a no-contact order and a 200-meter restraining condition.