Murthy called the situation “truly concerning and heartbreaking” in a video message shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday. She further urged people to be careful and suspicious of such things.
“I want to warn you that there are fake videos circulating online that misuse my image and audio to promote financial plans and investments. These are deepfakes created without my knowledge or consent,” Murthy captioned X’s post.
She claimed that the deepfakes appeared to talk about the potential for hugely profitable investments for small amounts such as $200 or £20,000, sometimes with links to dubious websites.
She further revealed that many of her acquaintances have already suffered financial losses after being fooled by similar videos. She advised people not to believe in any financial advice or investment opportunities they come across on social media, especially if it is related to her name or appearance.
“If you see a financial transaction on Facebook, don’t believe it. It’s fake news. You’ll lose money,” Murthy said, describing the clips as fake news aimed at exploiting people’s desire and trust.
Murthy clarified that he has never endorsed any money-making scheme or publicly discussed financial ventures. “I have never talked about investments or promised financial returns,” she said, adding that her public speaking usually centers around humanitarian work, education, women’s empowerment and culture rather than money.
He advised those who have doubts about the authenticity of any investment-related material to independently verify it before taking action.
“If you have any doubts, send an email or check with your bank and ask. If you go to the bank and show it, they will tell you it’s fake and then think twice before investing,” she said.
With folded hands, Murthy urged viewers not to believe in or act on any financial transactions or investment proposals made in her name. She advised individuals to protect their hard-earned money and only make wise choices after proper verification.
“Don’t lose your money to greed. It will cast a net and pull you inside,” he warned of how scammers lure their victims.
The Infosys Foundation chairman ended her message with a patriotic eulogy: “Dhanyavad, Jai Hind, Vande Mataram,” but stressed that her investment-related content online was fake.
Watch the full video here:
I would like to warn you about fake videos circulating online that misrepresent my image and voice to promote financial plans and investments. These are deepfakes created without my knowledge or consent.
Don’t make financial decisions based on these scam videos. please… pic.twitter.com/JyJTIR78wQ— Smith Sudha Murty (@SmtSudhaMurty) January 21, 2026
Sudha Murthy’s social media warning comes amid growing concerns that deepfake technology could be misused for illegal purposes. These artificially generated visuals combine real photos and videos of famous people with AI-generated voiceovers to provide believable but false advertising.
Fake videos are mostly circulating on Facebook and other social media sites, luring viewers with promises of high returns in a short amount of time. Experts say these scams can fool even the most tech-savvy individuals and are becoming increasingly complex.
