Hidroelectrica informs the public about the appearance in the online environment of counterfeit video clips, using deepfake technology, which include public figures, artists and TV stars falsely promoting the trading of the company’s shares.

“We strongly emphasize that these contents are fraudulent and mislead the public regarding the involvement of these personalities in the trading of Hidroelectrica shares, with the ultimate goal of deceiving those attracted by the possibility of easily obtaining substantial financial gains. We emphasize and clarify that these statements do not are real and do not reflect the opinions or the real position of the respective personalities,” the company’s press release states.

Hidroelectrica recommends the public to be extremely cautious and take into account the following tips: avoid uploading personal data or banking information to online platforms that promise exaggerated gains from trading Hidroelectrica shares: report false content published in the online environment, when you identify them; cooperate with the platforms to quickly remove this unfounded information; don’t be fooled by quotes or images associated with various famous names.

The company’s representatives assure that they take measures to protect the interests of investors and the general public and collaborate with the authorities to investigate and counter any illegal actions that affect the name and image of Hidroelectrica.