Actor Johnny Depp recently alerted his substantial online following about sophisticated artificial intelligence scams attempting to exploit his likeness for financial gain. In a New Year's message shared on Instagram with nearly 29 million followers, Depp cautioned against "illicit schemes" circulating the internet.

The "Pirates of the Caribbean" star revealed that scammers are creating deceptive social media and email accounts impersonating him and his team. Leveraging advanced AI technology, these impersonators can convincingly mimic Depp's face and voice, creating a realistic illusion of the actor. Depp emphasized that neither he nor his team would ever solicit money or personal information online.

He reassured fans that they are actively working to combat these fraudulent activities and directed them to his official social media channels for authentic updates. Depp explicitly stated that he does not offer paid meetings, phone calls, club memberships, or fan cards, urging fans to recognize any such requests as scams. He reiterated that neither he, his team, his agent, nor his family would ever contact fans directly asking for money or personal information.

The actor concluded his message with a typed note, initialed "JD," underscoring the seriousness of the issue and his commitment to protecting his fans from online fraud.