Deepfake Scam Alert: Sudha Murthy Cautions Against Fake Investment Videos

Sudha Murthy warned people about deepfake investment scams after fresh fake videos using her identity surfaced online. The Rajya Sabha MP, who is married to Infosys founder Narayan Murthy, said fraudsters were misusing artificial intelligence to copy her face and voice. Murthy stressed that such clips tried to trick viewers into risky financial decisions.

The latest alert followed an earlier case where Sudha Murthy's deepfake video promoted an online investment scheme. That viral clip made Murthy appear to endorse offers claiming huge "20-30 times" returns. Murthy said these videos were created without consent and urged viewers not to trust schemes using her name or likeness.

Sudha Murthy deepfake warning and appeal to verify financial schemes

"I want to alert you to fake videos circulating online that falsely use my image and voice to promote financial schemes and investments. These are deepfakes created without my knowledge or consent. Please do not make any financial decisions based on these fraudulent videos. I urge you to verify information through official channels and report any such content you encounter. Stay vigilant and stay safe. Jai Hind," she said.

Aspect Details

• Target: Sudha Murthy's name, face and voice
• Scam type: Online investment and financial schemes
• Promised returns: Claims of "20 or 30 times" gains

Sudha Murthy deepfake concerns over AI misuse and investment scams

Sudha Murthy earlier took note of another artificial-intelligence-generated video that used similar tactics. That clip showed Murthy speaking about an investment opportunity and assuring large profits. She cautioned people seeking advice about "AI and the cunning minds" behind such content and asked viewers to think carefully before risking savings on any scheme.

"I am really concerned about fake messages using my face and my voice to promote investments promising 20 or 30 times returns," Murty told news agency PTI. "This is all fake and driven by AI and a cunning mind behind it."

Murthy's repeated alerts reflect growing concern over deepfake abuse in financial scams targeting the public, especially online users. By asking people to cross-check claims through official sources and report suspicious material, Murthy aimed to limit the impact of these AI-driven frauds and protect investors from heavy losses.