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British finance expert Martin Lewis says deepfake scam of him is frightening

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British finance expert Martin Lewis says deepfake scam of him is frightening

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Technology · 3 years ago

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Watch: 'Frightening' Martin Lewis deepfake scam

The consumer finance expert said he has been the subject of fake adverts for years, but this was the first in video.

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I would think this already illegal, as they are using his likeness without his permission. Is that not correct?

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