Not just Siya - 'Connie Ferguson' appears in AI investment scam

17-07-2025

Scammers are using sophisticated technology to dupe the public into another investment scam, this time involving actress Connie Ferguson. Like Springbok captain Siya Kolisi, the veteran TV star's image has been doctored using AI.
On the X platform, South Africans have been sharing videos of another investment scam, this time using popular TV veteran Connie Ferguson.
Using AI technology, the actress appears to tell the public: 'This business is 100% legit and has helped so many lives out there. Trust me, you will never regret doing business with me.'
Earlier this week, Siya Kolisi's likeness appeared in an AI video, accompanied by the voice in an accent of what seemed to be a Nigerian man.
On her official Instagram account, Connie Ferguson recently alerted the public to another scam, this time using an old clip of her.
The actress posted screenshots of the scammer who sent her WhatsApp messages, ironically pretending to be her.
Cautioning her followers, Connie Ferguson captioned the clip: 'SCAMMERS ARE DOING THE MOST! Be vigilant! I DO NOT offer any investment opportunity in business! Thieves are AI now to convince you that they are whoever they say they are!
'Do not easily part with money you worked so hard for! If it's too good to be true, it usually is! Have you never asked yourself why they are the ones who always have to call you and you can't call them back? Don't be manipulated into losing your common sense because times are hard.
'Again, IF IT SOUNDS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE, IT USUALLY IS!'
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