The Quezon City government has warned the public against a fake video showing Mayor Joy Belmonte talking about a supposed investment opportunity.
‘Mayor Joy Belmonte is not the one speaking in this video message,’ the city government said in an advisory. ‘This is an AI-generated video being used to deceive the public.’
Several fake videos, including the one showing Belmonte, have recently circulated on social media. Others featured journalists, businessmen and politicians like President Marcos and Vice President Sara Duterte.
The Quezon City government reminded the public not to provide personal information or click on any links from these accounts.
‘If you need to contact the local government, please call Helpline 122 or reach out to our District Action Offices or message us on the official Quezon city government Facebook page,’ it added.
The city previously warned the public against Facebook accounts and pages impersonating the mayor to lure people into giving up their personal information.