Colo Colo Warns Fans of AI-Generated Fake Video Aimed at Fraud
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Colo Colo alerted fans to a fake video of club president Aníbal Mosa circulating on social media.
- The club stated the video, created with artificial intelligence, aims to defraud fans.
- Colo Colo is considering legal action to protect its image and prevent fan victimization.
Chilean football club Colo Colo has issued a stern warning to its supporters regarding a fabricated video featuring club president Aníbal Mosa. The team's management released a statement alerting fans that the video, which appears to be generated using artificial intelligence, is circulating on social media platforms like Facebook. Colo Colo emphasized that the content is not a genuine communication from Mosa and accused its creators of attempting to deceive individuals into actions that could lead to fraud. Fans are strongly advised not to trust the video's content, avoid clicking associated links, and refrain from providing personal or banking information. The club specifically warned against making any financial transfers or payments based on the video's claims. Mosa is reportedly reviewing the situation and evaluating legal steps to safeguard the institution's reputation and protect fans from falling victim to such digital crimes.
The material created with artificial intelligence, disseminated through Facebook and other digital platforms, does not correspond to a real communication from the club president.
Originally published by Cooperativa in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.