Case bcp-credicorp-ceo-deepfakeDeepfake fraudPE
Peru's BCP denounces AI video impersonating Credicorp CEO Gianfranco Ferrari in scam
Banco de Credito del Peru said a social media video of Credicorp CEO Gianfranco Ferrari inviting the public into an investment programme was an AI simulation of his voice and appearance, and announced legal action.
MediumAttack using AIStatus: Under investigationVerified case file
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- Reported
- May 8, 2025
- Location
- PE
- Target
- Banco de Credito del Peru customers
- Severity
- Medium
- Triggered by
- Unknown
- Actor type
- Criminal
- Reported loss
- None reported
- CVE
- None
What happened
Banco de Credito del Peru said a social media video of Credicorp CEO Gianfranco Ferrari inviting the public into an investment programme was an AI simulation of his voice and appearance, and announced legal action.
Impact: No losses disclosed; reputational harm to BCP and Credicorp.
Who triggered it
Actor: Unknown
Attribution: Unknown.
Motive: Lure investors using the credibility of Peru's largest bank.
How it happened
Attack vector: Deepfake video of the CEO on social media promoting a fake investment programme.
Root cause: Executive media appearances provide training data; social platforms carried the fake ad.
Timeline
- Deepfake Ferrari video circulates on social media
- BCP publishes statement declaring the video false and announcing legal action
Response
Public statement, legal action announced, customers urged to verify and report.
Current status: Under investigation
Sources (open in a new tab)
- Peru Retail (citing BCP) peru-retail.com
- Libero libero.pe
Cite this case
Peru's BCP denounces AI video impersonating Credicorp CEO Gianfranco Ferrari in scam. AI Threat Watch, case bcp-credicorp-ceo-deepfake, May 8, 2025. https://aithreat.io/cases/bcp-credicorp-ceo-deepfake/
Permanent link: https://aithreat.io/cases/bcp-credicorp-ceo-deepfake/