The Scam-Proof Guardian Guide to Celebrity Deepfake Scams

They wore a famous face to steal your money.

That video of a well-known business figure recommending an investment was not real. The voice was not real. The face was manufactured by a machine in under a minute — and built to make you feel safe enough to hand over your savings. Celebrity deepfake scams are among the fastest-growing frauds targeting seniors. This guide shows you how to see through them.

Written for seniors — and the people who love them. Plain language, large print, no tech jargon.

What's inside:

• How a convincing celebrity "endorsement" video is faked in under a minute
• Why the investment, giveaway, or crypto "opportunity" is always the real goal
• The tells that give a deepfake away, even a polished one
• Why a real company or public figure will never DM you an investment tip
• How to verify before you ever send a dollar
• What to do if you have already invested
• A print-and-laminate emergency card with every number you need