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Score: 93🌐 NewsJuly 21, 2026

'$3.7B lost to deepfakes' — Why social media is the perfect launchpad for AI fraud

From fake celebrity endorsements to phone calls, video meetings, and messaging apps, new Surfshark research finds people have lost at least $3.7 billion to deepfake fraud — and social media is the single biggest origin point. Here's how to stay safe.

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https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-privacy-security/usd3-7b-lost-to-deepfakes-why-social-media-is-the-perfect-launchpad-for-ai-fraud