AI-Generated Trump Scam Exploits Super Bowl Viewers

• •AI-generated deepfake scams are targeting viewers of major events like the Super Bowl.
• •Scammers use urgency and recognizable figures to convince victims to send cryptocurrency.
• •Older Americans are particularly vulnerable to these types of online fraud.

During the Super Bowl on February 8, 2026, a fake livestream featuring an AI-generated Donald Trump promised viewers a cryptocurrency giveaway, urging them to send funds to a wallet address. The scam attracted an estimated 200,000 viewers, although this figure is not independently verified. Another incident involved a fake YouTube stream claiming to show a Dallas Cowboys game, which instead featured the same AI-generated Trump promoting a cryptocurrency scheme. The use of recognizable public figures and the urgency of the offers make these scams particularly convincing. The FBI has reported significant losses from AI-related scams, with older Americans being particularly vulnerable. The scams utilize deepfake technology to create realistic impersonations, making it difficult for viewers to discern authenticity. Both articles emphasize the importance of vigilance against such fraudulent schemes.