We have been made aware of a sophisticated fraudulent video circulating on Facebook and other social media platforms. This video is a malicious “deepfake” — an artificial intelligence (AI) manipulation that completely fabricates a broadcast.

The video illegally uses advanced AI technology to impersonate me, alongside well-known South African financial journalist Bruce Whitfield.

It features a completely generated conversation claiming that Elon Musk is offering a revolutionary new investment platform. The scam falsely promises that if you invest a starting amount of R4 200, you will receive a guaranteed return of R60 000.

Please be absolutely clear: This video is 100% fake. It is a criminal syndicate scam.

Neither I, Bruce Whitfield, nor Elon Musk have any involvement with this platform.

The voices and video footage have been synthetically altered to clone our appearances and speech pattern to trick you into dropping your guard.

If you encounter this post or video online:

• Do NOT click on any links attached to the post.
• Do NOT register your details or provide your phone number on any landing pages.
• Do NOT send money or make the R4 200 payment under any circumstances.
• Report the post directly to Facebook to help get it taken down.

We pride ourselves on transparency, integrity, and verified financial information. We will never solicit direct payments or guarantee astronomical, risk-free returns through social media videos.

If you have already interacted with this specific scam, submitted your banking details, or transferred money, please contact your bank’s fraud division immediately to freeze your accounts and report the incident to the authorities.

Your security is our priority. Stay vigilant against AI-driven fraud.