Johnny Depp has notified his millions of followers online that artificial intelligence is using his likeness to scam fans out of money.
The Pirates of the Caribbean actor wished his fans a “Happy New Year” on social media before warning against “illegal schemes” running rampant on the internet.
“Sadly, I have become aware that online scammers have stepped up their efforts to target my fans and supporters,” Depp wrote in a post shared with his nearly 29 million followers on Instagram. Ta.
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Johnny Depp has urged fans not to hand over money to AI scammers pretending to be him. (Getty Images)
“As part of their tactics, they have created multiple deceptive social media and email accounts impersonating me and members of my team.
“Today, AI can create the illusion of my face and voice. A scammer may look and sound like the real me. We will not ask for any personal information.”
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Mr Depp said he and his team are “working aggressively to combat these illegal schemes”. He reiterated his official social media account, making it clear to fans that “we do not offer paid meetings, telephone calls, club memberships, fan cards, etc.”
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Additionally, the “Sweeney Todd” star admitted that he does not personally interact with his fan base online through social media.
“If you are asked to pay money for a meeting, phone call, membership card or fan card, it is a scam,” Depp wrote.
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“Again, I want to reiterate that neither myself, my team, my agents, nor my family will ever contact you on my behalf to request money or personal information.”
Depp told his fans that he never asks for money, especially online. (Getty Images)
He shared a typed version of his note online, adding the initials JD at the end.
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