Johnny Depp Issues Warning to Fans, as Online Scam Impersonating Him Spreads

The “Donnie Brasco” star and his team are combating scammers who are soliciting users online through his likeness with AI technology.

U.S. actor Johnny Depp poses during a photocall for the film "Jeanne Du Barry" during the 76th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 17, 2023. Valery Hache/AFP via Getty Images

Award-winning actor Johnny Depp is taking aim at artificial intelligence technology (AI) and scammers that are impersonating him online for solicitation purposes.

The 61-year-old took to social media on Jan. 6 to wish fans a Happy New Year but to also issue a much needed public service announcement regarding an apparent scam targeting them.