Nomani Investment Scam Expands with AI Deepfake Ads
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The Nomani investment scam has surged by 62%, now leveraging AI deepfake ads on social media platforms beyond Facebook, including YouTube. The scam uses realistic AI-generated videos and topical events to deceive users into investing in non-existent products, leading to financial losses. ESET blocked over 64,000 unique URLs associated with the threat in 2025, with most detections originating from Czechia, Japan, Slovakia, Spain, and Poland. The scam has evolved with more realistic deepfakes, shorter ad campaigns, and the use of legitimate social media tools to avoid detection. Despite a 37% drop in detections in the second half of 2025, the scam remains a significant threat.
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24.12.2025 15:08 1 articles · 23h ago
Nomani Scam Expands with AI Deepfake Ads
The Nomani investment scam has surged by 62%, now leveraging AI deepfake ads on social media platforms beyond Facebook, including YouTube. The scam uses realistic AI-generated videos and topical events to deceive users into investing in non-existent products, leading to financial losses. ESET blocked over 64,000 unique URLs associated with the threat in 2025, with most detections originating from Czechia, Japan, Slovakia, Spain, and Poland. The scam has evolved with more realistic deepfakes, shorter ad campaigns, and the use of legitimate social media tools to avoid detection. Despite a 37% drop in detections in the second half of 2025, the scam remains a significant threat.
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- Nomani Investment Scam Surges 62% Using AI Deepfake Ads on Social Media — thehackernews.com — 24.12.2025 15:08
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ESET blocked over 64,000 unique URLs associated with the Nomani scam in 2025.
First reported: 24.12.2025 15:081 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Nomani Investment Scam Surges 62% Using AI Deepfake Ads on Social Media — thehackernews.com — 24.12.2025 15:08
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The scam has expanded to include YouTube and other social media platforms.
First reported: 24.12.2025 15:081 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Nomani Investment Scam Surges 62% Using AI Deepfake Ads on Social Media — thehackernews.com — 24.12.2025 15:08
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AI-generated deepfakes used in the scam have become more realistic, with higher resolution and reduced unnatural movements.
First reported: 24.12.2025 15:081 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Nomani Investment Scam Surges 62% Using AI Deepfake Ads on Social Media — thehackernews.com — 24.12.2025 15:08
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The scam leverages topical events and personalities to lend credibility.
First reported: 24.12.2025 15:081 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Nomani Investment Scam Surges 62% Using AI Deepfake Ads on Social Media — thehackernews.com — 24.12.2025 15:08
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Attackers use short-lived ad campaigns and legitimate social media tools to avoid detection.
First reported: 24.12.2025 15:081 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Nomani Investment Scam Surges 62% Using AI Deepfake Ads on Social Media — thehackernews.com — 24.12.2025 15:08
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Detections of the Nomani scam dropped by 37% in the second half of 2025.
First reported: 24.12.2025 15:081 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Nomani Investment Scam Surges 62% Using AI Deepfake Ads on Social Media — thehackernews.com — 24.12.2025 15:08
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