Johnny Depp warns fans of AI deepfake scams
Actor Johnny Depp warned his fans on social media that scammers were using AI deepfakes of his face and voice to impersonate him and his team. The fraudsters used fake accounts to request money and personal data from fans.
What happened
Actor Johnny Depp warned his fans on social media that scammers were using artificial intelligence to imitate his face and voice. The scammers used fake social media and email accounts impersonating Depp or his team to defraud fans.
Reported impact
Fans of Johnny Depp were targeted by scammers requesting money and personal data. The scammers offered paid meetings or calls, and sent direct messages posing as Depp.
Governance controls
Depp stated his team was working to combat the illegal schemes. He listed his authentic social media profiles and clarified that he and his team do not request money, personal data, offer paid meetings or calls, or message fans directly.
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