alert! YouTube CEO AI False video scams occur frequently, creators need to prevent fraud

Text: Recently, YouTube issued a warning to remind content creators to pay attention to a phishing scam that used its CEO Neal Mohan's AI to fake videos. This fake video has been shared with some users in private, claiming that YouTube is adjusting its profit policy to steal user account information. YouTube made it clear in Tuesday’s announcement: “YouTube and its employees will never contact you or share information through private videos. If you receive private videos claimed to be from YouTube, beware that this is a phishing scam.”

In recent weeks, users on the Reddit platform have shared similar scam experiences. One user said he received an email from "Notification for YouTube Creators" claiming he shared a private video and asked him to download a malicious file. Another user mentioned that he received a private video from "Channel for Creators" asking him to agree to the new profit policy on a fake DocuSign website. In both cases, the email is from [email protected].

YouTube further pointed out: "Many phishers will actively target content creators by trying to impersonate YouTube and using features within the platform to link malicious content." This type of scam is not new. As early as 2023, Reddit users discovered a deep fake video about Mohan circulated on the Internet. If you receive such fake videos, you can report them on the official YouTube website.

Currently, YouTube encourages all creators to be vigilant, ensure their account information is safe and avoid falling into the trap of these scammers.