A watchdog group has revealed that scammers are among the top political ad spenders on Meta's platforms, utilizing deepfake videos of American politicians, including President Donald Trump, to promote fraudulent government benefits. This activity targets unsuspecting users, particularly seniors, with fake promises of financial aid.

• Tech Transparency Project (TTP) identified 63 scam advertisers who collectively spent $49 million on Facebook and Instagram.
• The Relief Eligibility Center, one advertiser, ran ads featuring a deepfake video of Trump falsely promising stimulus checks.
• The scams often target individuals over the age of 65, with losses sometimes totaling $10,000 or more, impacting their entire life savings.