In a startling revelation, a recent investigation by Indicator has exposed 101 TikTok accounts that impersonated major media outlets such as CNN, Telemundo, and the BBC to disseminate misinformation to millions of users. These accounts, though not technologically sophisticated, leveraged recognizable media logos and generic usernames like ‘breaking_us’ or ‘foxnews915’ to create an illusion of credibility. Their deceptive tactics proved alarmingly effective, amassing a combined following of 5.5 million users. The content ranged from clickbait headlines to outright falsehoods, including fabricated claims that green card holders were barred from leaving the U.S. and AI-generated avatars of journalists spreading fearmongering stories about child abductions. The issue escalated in September when conspiracy theories and AI tributes flooded TikTok following the Charlie Kirk shooting. While TikTok has removed many of these accounts for violating its policies on AI content and misinformation, the persistent emergence of such hoaxes raises serious concerns. As TikTok increasingly becomes a primary news source for many, the platform faces mounting pressure to curb the spread of fake news and protect its users from deceptive content.