A famous face is giving away crypto, endorsing a miracle product, or sliding into your DMs. Everybody is special, but be realistic: George Clooney isn’t texting you.
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A video shows a billionaire you’d recognize anywhere. “To celebrate, I’m doubling any crypto sent to this address for the next hour.” Or a beloved TV doctor swears by a gummy that cures everything. Or a rock star you love just followed you on Instagram and wants to chat.
Celebrities don’t randomly reach out to strangers to give money, sell products, or ask for help. Their face and voice are worth a lot, so scammers borrow them. A star who only sends you money after you send them money isn’t generous. They’re a puppet.
Maybe you’ve spotted a famous person at an airport or a restaurant. If you were lucky, they smiled and said hi. When’s the last time one walked over and offered you money, or a hot tip on a supplement? It doesn’t happen in person, and it doesn’t happen online either.
Deepfakes are getting good, so judge the ask, not the face. Any message, from anyone famous, that ends in “send money” is a scam.
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