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A widespread social media scam involving fraudsters impersonating actor Johnny Depp has defrauded elderly Americans of millions of dollars, according to FTC complaints obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request.that the FTC has received 197 complaints nationwide detailing a sophisticated fraud scheme where scammers pose as Johnny Depp on social media platforms, primarily targeting victims in their 60s and older.
The scammers employ multiple tactics to extract money from their victims. Some pose as Depp’s manager, often using the name Jack Wingham, while others claim to be the actor himself. The fraudsters frequently request funds through various payment methods, including Coinbase, Bitcoin ATMs, Zelle, PayPal, and gift cards.
Family members have reported numerous cases where elderly relatives with declining mental faculties were repeatedly targeted. In Alabama, a daughter reported that her 65-year-old mother, showing signs of intellectual disability and early Alzheimer’s, lost $20,000 to scammers who continued to exploit her vulnerable condition.
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