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Ex-Fidelity star Anthony Bolton deepfaked in video targeting retail investors

The former top fund manager features in an AI generated video encouraging investors to join a stock-picking WhatsApp group

By David Ricketts
A short clip of Anthony Bolton on social media, which uses the veteran fund manager’s voice and image, encourages investors to sign up to hear about share picks
A short clip of Anthony Bolton on social media, which uses the veteran fund manager’s voice and image, encourages investors to sign up to hear about share picks

Former Fidelity International star fund manager Anthony Bolton has appeared in a deepfake video where scammers have manipulated his image and voice to target retail investors.

In the 25 second clip, which appears on Instagram, the bogus version of the veteran stockpicker invites investors to join a WhatsApp group offering daily stock tips.

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