Mara Venier reports being the victim of a scam: “I am the unwitting victim of a scam targeting gullible naive people.” The TV host has decided to take legal action to block a video in which her image is used to promote financial products. Venier wants to defend herself from the abusive use of her image and the fact that it is being used to induce her fans to invest money. The accusation was presented by her lawyer, Giorgio Assumma.
What happened? A financial advisor created a Facebook post on October 2 using an animated and talking photo of Mara Venier obtained through the use of Artificial Intelligence. In the post, he is invited to invest money in a financial project that promises to guarantee a fixed monthly income. Reference is made to cryptocurrencies that supposedly can bring financial independence in the shortest possible time. He is also asked to wait for a call and follow the instructions.
Venier explained that he discovered he was a victim of fraud thanks to the numerous phone calls he received from his fans who were surprised by the fact that he had taken part in a clearly deceptive initiative. He instructed his lawyer to take all the administrative and legal actions necessary to stop the crime and obtain compensation for damages. Lawyer Assumma confirmed that he had already activated the fastest legal and administrative means and that he had contacted the informal police who revealed that the profile of the person responsible for the scams does not appear in their database of financial advisors and that numerous similar cases have been reported in which money or even medicines are requested.
Mara Venier defends herself from the abuse of her image and reports being the victim of a scam. The presenter has taken serious legal measures to combat the illegal use of her image and protect her fans from future scams. It is important to be aware and wary of promises of easy earnings and financial investments that seem too good to be true. Technology can be used fraudulently and it is essential to be careful and cautious when it comes to financial investments.
Article published on 6 October 2023 - 18:06