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Scammers frequently use celebrities’ images or voices, exploiting the public’s trust. A notable method is swapping their lips or facial expressions with someone else's, to make it appear as if the celebrity endorses a scam. Videos are often short, usually under 20 seconds, because longer content demands more computational power and time.
The Impact on Society and Individuals
Psychological and Reputational Damage
Victims of deepfake-based extortion face severe psychological stress, social stigma, and even hospitalization due to anxiety attacks. Many remain silent because of embarrassment or fear of social shaming—especially women and young girls from small villages—whose images and identities are manipulated into obscene or compromising content.