EBN- Global star Johnny Depp posted an important message on his official Instagram account, warning his fans and supporters of a growing wave of fraud attempts impersonating him or his team members on social media.
Johnny Depp’s warning to his fans
Johnny Depp began his message by wishing his fans a Happy New Year before highlighting the danger of fake accounts using his name and image to deceive people. He explained that these accounts create deceptive and professional interfaces using artificial intelligence techniques to imitate his voice and appearance.
Deeb stressed that he does not communicate directly with his fans via social media or any chat platforms such as WhatsApp or Telegram, and does not ask for money or personal information for any reason.
The Pirates of the Caribbean star explained that he has no accounts on platforms such as Twitter, Snapchat, or Discord, which means that any communication in his name on these platforms is a scam.
Deep pointed out that some scammers offer paid meetings, phone calls, club memberships, or fan cards, stressing that all of these offers are fake and that he does not provide any services.
Efforts to combat fraud in his name
Deeb concluded his message by stressing that his team is actively working to combat these illegal schemes, urging his audience to be cautious and report any suspicious accounts or messages.
The 61-year-old star’s fans interacted with his message, expressing gratitude for his warning and efforts to protect them from fraud. Many praised his transparency and concern for the safety of his fans, especially with the development of deepfake technologies that could be used to target celebrities and their fans.
