Altered Report Revealed as Artificially Inflated Praise for Hair Spray
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Title: Busted: Deepfake Video Falsely Endorses Doctor Willie Ong's Hair Product
Hey there, folks! It looks like a slick con job has been pulled off in the realm of internet scams. A manipulated video, complete with AI-generated faces and voices, falsely suggests famed cardiologist Dr. Willie Ong (also known as Doc Willie) endorses a hair product that's said to magically restore black hair color.
But let's dive into the facts, shall we? This 24 Oras report by Mel Tiangco appears to be a deepfake, as confirmed by TrueMedia.org. Their analysis unveiled numerous red flags; the video isn't real and features substantial manipulation in the faces, voices, and overall structure.
Now, you might be thinking, "Well, what about this South Moon Herbal Gray Hair product?" Well, it's not exactly what the video claims to be—the Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA) hasn't registered it, and it doesn't appear on their list of notified cosmetic products.
It's worth noting that Dr. Willie Ong isn't new to becoming a target for shady deepfake advertisements, with many false posts using his popular social media content or manipulated news report clips to promote unregistered health products in 2024. If you haven't checked out our previous Fact Check articles, take a gander:
- Manipulated video cites Willie Ong 'endorsement' for hypertension 'cure'"
- "Eyes Blue" neither endorsed by Doc Willie Ong nor approved by FDA"
- "Ad uses deepfake video of Doc Willie Ong to promote voice and throat supplement"
- "FACT CHECK: Doc Willie Ong's hypertension video ad is AI-manipulated"
- "Doc Willie Ong doesn't endorse Ayurma Healing Oil"
- "Doc Willie Ong doesn't endorse Nasure Colostrum Milk"
- "Doc Willie Ong doesn't endorse Lung Gold Milk"
- "FACT CHECK: Barley Grass Powder ad uses altered photo of Doc Willie Ong"
- "FACT CHECK: Fake ads for hair growth product use Doc Willie Ong's videos"
- "FACT CHECK: Doc Willie Ong ad promoting whitening toothpaste is fake"
- "FACT CHECK: Doc Willie Ong's name, videos used in fake ads for Glufarelin"
So, folks, let this be a reminder that deepfakes are a real threat, especially when it comes to using trusted figures like Doc Willie Ong to promote unregistered and potentially harmful products. Stay vigilant and don't let yourself be hoodwinked by scam artists looking to make a quick buck at your expense!
Stay informed, stay aware, and remember to support independent journalism. Keep an eye out for suspicious Facebook pages, groups, accounts, websites, articles, or photos and contact us at [email protected]. Let's wage a war, one Fact Check at a time! 💪🌱🎉
- While deepfakes are manipulated videos that can mislead people, it's important to note that Dr. Willie Ong, also known for his social media presence, has not endorsed any entertainment-based activities or products.
- As the proliferation of deepfakes continues, we urge everyone to be cautious when encountering content on social media, particularly when it comes to the endorsement of products or services, to avoid falling victim to deceptive practices.
