General · 9 June 2026

Watch out: AI deepfake scams are spreading

You need to watch out for new AI scams spreading online, as the Bank of England warns they're made to trick people. This warning follows fake videos of Nigel Farage fighting Governor Andrew Bailey appearing on social media site X. Some deepfakes even showed Farage holding a gun while grappling with Bailey in a TV studio.

By BriefTea Editorial · 9 June 2026 at 17:47

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