Johnny Depp Impersonators Are Scamming Elderly People
2024 saw its fair share of peculiar and tragic incidents, one being the spate of online impostors posing as the renowned actor Johnny Depp. Similar to numerous other scams, it appears that the victims were primarily elderly individuals who received messages from someone purportedly John Depp or his fictitious representative. This individual would then persuade them to transfer substantial sums, ranging from tens of thousands to even hundreds of thousands of dollars in some instances, to this supposed “actor.” It’s a heartbreaking reminder of the importance of verifying the authenticity of online communications before parting with one’s hard-earned money.