Deepfakes of Nigel Farage fighting Andrew Bailey prompt scam warning - The Times

Deepfake videos of prominent figures are increasingly used to lend false credibility to scams — if you see a video of a celebrity or official endorsing an investment or product, assume it's fabricated until verified through official channels. Don't let slick production values override your common sense.

Stop and think before you act. If something feels urgent, threatening, or too good to be true — that urgency is the weapon. Scammers use pressure to override your judgement. Nothing is ever so urgent that you can't take five minutes to check, call back on a number you found yourself, or ask someone you trust.