Alert: a fake online investment offer is currently circulating on social media
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Burkina: A fake online investment advert is currently circulating on social media! (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
The Central Brigade for Combating Cybercrime (BCLCC) warns about a fake online investment video circulating on social media, which uses an AI-generated voice imitating Digital Transition Minister Aminata Zerbo/Sabane. The BCLCC advises people not to share it.
Alert: a fake online investment offer is currently circulating on social media (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
The BCLCC warns against a fake video, using an AI-generated voice imitating minister Aminata Zerbo/Sabané, promoting a purported online investment platform. It is a scam, and the public is urged not to share it.
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