Johnny Depp issues warning to fans in worrying social media post - ‘We are actively working to combat these illicit schemes,’ actor said

The Pirates Of The Caribbean star cautioned that AI can create the illusion of his face and voice. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Actor Johnny Depp is working to combat "illicit schemes" created by online scammers and AI "illusions" in his New Year message.

Pirates of the Caribbean star Johnny Depp has wished everyone a 'Happy New Year' in a special post promising to protect his supporters from ongoing scam. A few days ago, news was circulating of

Johnny Depp shared an important message with his followers on social media for their own "protection." The 61-year-old actor took to Instagram on Monday, Jan. 6, to issue a warning about an apparent scam targeting his fans.

"Sadly, it has been brought to my attention that online scammers are intensifying their efforts to target my fans and supporters," the actor wrote on social media.

Per a recent report, the FTC received nearly 200 complaints from people who said they'd been targeted by fake Johnny Depps online

Johnny Depp warned his fans about online scammers pretending to be him while asking for money. The statement comes after a report that claimed some fans lost $350,000 each in the schemes last year.