Gary Valenciano warns public about fake ad that uses his identity

• Gary Valenciano has taken to social media to warn the public about a fake advertisement
• On his Instagram page, Gary posted a screenshot of the ad that used his identity
• The fake ad, which was apparently manipulated using AI, falsely promoted a cancer cure
• In the caption, Mr. Pure Energy urged the public to be careful amid the spread of fake online content

Gary Valenciano has been added to the list of celebrities who were victimized by unauthorized use of their names in fake advertisements.

The veteran singer took to Instagram to express alarm over the manipulated use of his likeness in an ad.

In his post, Mr. Pure Energy posted a screenshot of the ad, which was apparently manipulated using artificial intelligent (AI), and stressed that it is fabricated. The fake ad promoted a cancer cure.

"How to be cancer-free," the text on the ad reads. "Lunas na mabisa at mabilis umepekto," it added.

“It’s as fake as fake can be,” Gary wrote in the caption.

“Be careful friends!!!!” he continued, urging everyone to stay vigilant amid numerous cases about public figures being alarmed over fake promotions using their names and images without consent.

Gary Valenciano is one of the most famous OPM artists and a television host in the Philippines. He is known as “Mr. Pure Energy” for his energetic and intense performances. He is married to Maria Anna Elizabeth "Angeli" Pangilinan, the sister of Senator Francis Pangilinan. They have three children: Paolo Valenciano, Gab Valenciano, and Kiana Valenciano.

A "fake ad" is an advertisement that presents misleading or false information, often with the intention of deceiving consumers or tricking them into making purchases or sharing personal information. These ads can take various forms, including those that imitate legitimate brands, offer unrealistic deals, or contain deceptive claims.

Aside from Gary, there are other famous personalities who were recently victimized by unauthorized use of their identities in fake ads.

Recently, Anne Curtis’ agency, Viva Artists Agency (VAA), warned the public about a deepfâke video of the actress. The agency took to its social media page to express alarm over the manipulated use of the TV host's likeness on a Facebook page called "Investment Illumination." VAA stressed that Anne is not connected in any way to the said Facebook page. The label said it will seek legal action against the creator of the video and urged the public to be vigilant over online scams.

Kapuso Comedy Genius Michael V just shared an alarming post on social media. On his socmed pages, Bitoy warned the public about a fake advertisement. In his post, the comedian shared a video of the ad that made use of his identity. Bitoy’s face and voice were used in the video, which was apparently manipulated using artificial intelligence (AI), to promote a WiFi modem. The “Bubble Gang” and “Pepito Manaloto” star then denied having any link to the advertisement or company involved in the video. Bitoy also urged all netizens to stay vigilant amid the circulation of fake online content.

Source: KAMI.com.gh