Guelph Woman Who Thought She Spoke to YouTube Star Mr. Beast Lost $14K in Scam: Police

Guelph woman who thought she spoke to YouTube star Mr. Beast lost $14K in scam: Police

Police in Guelph say a woman who thought she was investing in cryptocurrency supported by YouTube content creator Mr. Beast is out $14,000 in a scam. They warn that celebrity endorsements can be easily faked using artificial intelligence.

Guelph woman taken for $14,000 in 'celebrity' cryptocurrency scam

Believed she had talked to the celebrity on the phone

Deepfake MrBeast ad drains $14,000 from Guelph victim

A woman in Guelph, Ontario, just lost $14,000 to scammers who used MrBeast’s face and voice to sell her on a fake crypto investment. According to local police, she clicked a social media ad, paid an initial fee, and then kept sending money as the fraud spiraled. Scammers impersonated MrBeast on the phone The victim started by paying $250 to join what looked like a legit investment opportunity backed by the YouTube star. MrBeast is famous for his…