RBI Cautions Public of Deepfake Videos of Governor

Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday warned the public that deepfake videos of the governor are being circulated on social media platforms luring people to invest in some investment schemes. The videos on social media claim launch of or support to some investment schemes by the RBI. These videos attempt to advise people to invest their money in such schemes, through use of technological tools, warned the central bank.

“RBI clarifies that its officials are not involved in or support any such activities and these videos are fake. RBI does not give any such financial investment advice. Members of the public are, therefore, cautioned against engaging with and falling prey to such deepfake videos circulated over social media,” said the central bank.