How can I spot a deepfake video or fake giveaway?

Video used to feel like proof. Not any more - AI "deepfakes" can copy a real person's face and voice convincingly, so a celebrity or public figure can appear to say something they never said. A common version is a famous face promising a giveaway or an investment: "just tap the link and sign up". You do not need to spot every fake perfectly. You need one habit - check before you act.

Why you cannot trust your eyes alone

A realistic video is no longer proof that someone actually said something.
The offer is the real tell: too good to be true, and pushing you to hurry, click, or pay.
Some fakes have small giveaways - odd blinking, lips slightly out of sync, strange lighting or edges - but the technology keeps improving, so do not rely on spotting them.

How to check

Pause. Do not tap the link or share it straight away.
Go to the source. Check the person or company's official website and verified accounts. A genuine giveaway this big would be everywhere official, not only in one video in your feed.
Search the claim in reputable news.
If it pushes urgency, or asks for payment or personal details, treat it as fake.

If you only do one thing

Never act on a surprising video by using the link inside it. Open a fresh browser, find the official source yourself, and see if the claim holds up.