Overview
- Since late February, French creators in Dubai have posted anxious accounts of Iran-linked strikes alongside discount codes and product placements.
- Maëva Ghennam appealed for protection from France and continued brand promotions, while ex–Miss France Élodie Gossuin sought guidance on returning home.
- Public figures including Tibo InShape, Vincent Moscato and Bastos condemned the pleas for help, as online users invoked URSSAF and accused hypocrisy over tax exile.
- AI-generated parodies and fabricated visuals, including a fake URSSAF-branded evacuation plane, spread across social platforms and fueled misinformation.
- UAE-linked accounts warned residents against sharing unverified content that contradicts official announcements as some influencers pivoted to reassuring messages about daily life.