‘This is not me’: Sudha Murty issues urgent warning over viral investment videos
New Delhi: Sudha Murty, Rajya Sabha member, author and philanthropist, on Wednesday warned people against fake videos circulating on social media platforms that falsely use her image and voice to promote financial schemes and investment opportunities.
She clarified that these videos are deepfakes created without her knowledge or consent.
In a post on X, Murty said the videos falsely show her endorsing financial investments and urged people not to make any financial decisions based on such content. She asked the public to verify information through official channels and report any fraudulent material they come across.
In a video message, Sudha Murty, who is also the chairperson of the Murty Trust, said she was deeply concerned by the circulation of multiple fake videos on platforms such as Facebook. She said the videos claim that investing amounts such as USD 200 or Rs 20,000 would yield returns several times higher, which she described as completely false.
Sudha Murty stressed that she never speaks about investments or financial returns and has never promoted any scheme involving money. She said she only speaks about issues related to work, Indian culture, women and education. She added that several people known to her had already lost money after believing such fake content.
Calling the videos “fake news”, Murty urged people not to trust financial transaction-related messages circulating on social media in her name. She advised the public to think carefully before investing and to verify any such claims by contacting banks or official authorities.
With folded hands, she appealed to viewers not to fall into what she described as a trap driven by greed, and warned that believing such messages could result in the loss of hard-earned money. She also advised people facing doubts or losses to approach the police or their bank for guidance.
Murty concluded by urging people to stay vigilant, save their money and invest wisely, reiterating that any financial scheme promoted in her name on social media is fraudulent.
(With PTI inputs)