Beware of the AI Photo Fakers: Changpeng Zhao’s Hilarious Warning

So, it turns out that not all heroes wear capes-some just happen to be crypto moguls sharing their digital wisdom on social media! Enter Changpeng Zhao, aka CZ, who has recently waved a big red flag over an alarming trend in the world of online impersonation. Apparently, some mischievous scallywags have decided that creating fake images using AI is the new black, and they think it’s absolutely hilarious to impersonate him on X.

  • According to our dear friend CZ, these crafty scammers are using AI-generated photos and a rather glam Korea BNB Chain event banner to impersonate him. Because, obviously, who wouldn’t want to be him? It’s like the ultimate game of “Who Wore It Best,” except the answer is always CZ!
  • The fraudulent account, boasting a staggering 863,000 followers (because apparently losing touch with reality is now a trend), is posting composite images showing CZ chumming it up with various randoms. Personal connections? More like personal delusions!
  • CZ’s sage advice for spotting these fakes? Look out for clothing colors that may or may not exist in his wardrobe, resolution glitches that scream “I’m an AI creation!” and, of course, check those account details. Think of it as a scavenger hunt, but instead of finding treasure, you’re avoiding digital disaster!

In a recent post on X, Zhao warned users about this AI-powered scheme that’s trying to pull the wool over everyone’s eyes. As if the internet wasn’t already a hotbed of deception, right? He pointed out the offending account was using a photo of him at a BNB Chain event in Korea as its profile pic-how original!

Zhao, in a moment of pure brilliance, highlighted that he doesn’t do blue or purple clothing. So, if you see a CZ rocking those colors, it’s either a very confused AI or a fashion faux pas of epic proportions. Plus, he noted some people in the shared images looked like they’d been filtered through a blender-definitely a tell-tale sign of AI tampering.

Oh, and to add another layer of intrigue, Zhao said the dodgy images might have originated from a genuine snap of him with Aster CEO Leonard. Because why just impersonate someone when you can impersonate them with a side of actual reality?

In closing, Zhao urged the crypto community to stay sharp and keep their wits about them when encountering suspicious accounts. And remember, folks, the Binance team is all ears for honest feedback. Just don’t send them any deepfake selfies, alright?

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2026-02-04 14:03