Thursday 22 September 2022 05:59 PM Johnny Depp issues warning to fans after scammers are impersonating him trends now
Johnny Depp has warned fans that 'quite convincing' scammers are still using fake social media accounts pretending to be him and offering to meet or speak to them for money.
In a statement on his Instagram story, the American actor's team wrote: 'We have been made aware that there continues to be fraudulent imposters pretending to be Johnny or those on his team, offering meetings or promising time with him, often for payment.
'Some of these attempts appear to be quite convincing, for example by digitally mimicking his voice and using other forms of communication that appear to be authentic.
'Please be aware that these are scams. It is not Johnny or anyone from his team. These people are criminals trying to make money off of vulnerable, kind people.
'If you are aware of this happening, or have been targeted yourself, please report it to the online fraud teams at your local police forces.'
The statement went on to explain that Johnny does not communicate with fans by email, Whatsapp, Telegram, Signal, text, fan sites or phone calls.
In a statement on his Instagram story, the American actor's team wrote: 'We have been made aware that there continues to be fraudulent imposters pretending to be Johnny or those on his team, offering meetings or promising time with him, often for payment'
The statement, pictured, went on to explain that Johnny does not communicate with fans by email, Whatsapp, Telegram, Signal, text, fan sites or phone calls
It came after he previously warned fans to be wary of 'fake accounts' impersonating him on social media.
In an Instagram story post in June, the Pirates of the Caribbean actor wrote: 'I’ve been made aware that there are fake accounts pretending to be me or people working with me.
'I do not have any private or side accounts on any platforms. These are the only pages run by me and my team where we share updates and communicate,' he added, listing his accounts on several social media platforms.
'I ask that you remain cautious as it seems these fake accounts can be relentless. My team is working to combat the problem. Thank you for your continued support and for making me aware of this issue! Love & respect, JD X.'
Depp took to social media to warn fans of fake accounts on various platforms pretending to be him
Depp, who won his defamation case against Amber Heard on June 2, did not offer further explanation.
He was awarded damages of $8.35 million (£6.8m) and joined TikTok after his victory, where he gained 2.5 million followers without sharing a single post.
In a video shared to the app, which had a hashtag showcasing a huge number
