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  1. The Better Business Bureau and the Federal Trade Commission have jointly issued warnings regarding sophisticated fraud schemes.

Scams are circulating using the images of celebrities, including Bill Gates, falsely claiming he endorses a honey remedy.

2 reports, 2 independent Updated Jun 30
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Scams are circulating using the images of celebrities, including Bill Gates, falsely claiming he endorses a honey remedy.

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Bill GatesAnderson CooperBetter Business Bureau

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  1. BBB warns about deepfakes targeting Cooper, Willis, and Gates in Chicago/Northern Illinois.1 source
  2. BBB warns consumers in Northern Illinois about celebrity image scams falsely claiming Bill Gates endorses a honey remedy.1 source

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