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Scammers are using deepfake videos of Elon Musk to cheat
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The scammers had edited a genuine interview with billionaire Elon Musk, replacing his voice with a replica using AI tools.
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All Steve Beauchamp wanted was money for his family. And he thought entrepreneur Elon Musk could help.
Mr Beauchamp, an 82-year-old retiree, saw a video in late 2023 of Mr Musk endorsing a radical investment opportunity that promised rapid returns.
