Santander creates deepfake videos to warn people about AI scam dangers

A major bank has created a series of deepfake videos to warn people how realistic they already are and highlight the threat from fraudsters.

Santander is placing the videos, depicting its fraud lead Chris Ainsley and influencer Timi Merriman-Johnson – also known as @mrmoneyjar, on social media to help raise awareness.

In one of the videos, Mr Ainsley appears to say: “For scammers, it is a powerful tool they can use to steal your money.”

He goes on to list the tell-tale signs of a potential deepfake, saying: “Look for blurring around the mouth. The person might blink less frequently than usual.

“If they are wearing glasses, the light reflections might not look right. The background may not feel natural. If something looks strange, trust your instincts.”

The video shows Mr Ainsley saying HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and banks are often impersonated.

He adds: “I’ve even been impersonated myself. This …