Bermuda’s Ministry of Finance has issued a public warning urging residents to be vigilant on social media following an increase in fake, AI-generated accounts and posts intended to mislead the public and potentially defraud individuals. The advisory notes that these posts and direct messages often use the likenesses of local public figures or organisations to appear legitimate. The Government reported a rise in fake videos using the likeness of Premier David Burt and other officials. Residents who receive such content are advised to report it via the relevant social media platform or to the Bermuda Police Service, and the notice reiterates that no government official will use social media to promote an investment.
Ministry of Finance (Bermuda) 2026-04-08
Bermuda Ministry of Finance warns of AI-generated social media impersonation scams targeting residents
The Ministry of Finance of Bermuda has issued a public warning about a rise in fake, artificial intelligence-generated social media accounts and posts impersonating local public figures and organisations to mislead and potentially defraud individuals. The Government highlighted an increase in fake videos using the likeness of Premier David Burt and other officials, and reiterated that no government official will use social media to promote an investment.