A Footballing Deepfake: How Bruno Fernandes Fell Victim to an Unlicensed Betting Operator The intersection of deepfakes and unlicensed sports betting operators has brought a disturbing trend to the world of football.
Two prominent players, Jude Bellingham and Bruno Fernandes, have had their identities hijacked by scammers seeking to profit from unsuspecting fans' trust.
Unlicensed online sportsbooks have long operated with relative impunity, often based in jurisdictions with lax regulations.