In an Instagram post on Monday, actor Johnny Depp warned his followers of an online scam being carried out in his name. “Sadly, it has been brought to my attention that online scammers are intensifying their efforts to target my fans and supporters,

"Sadly, it has been brought to my attention that online scammers are intensifying their efforts to target my fans and supporters," the actor wrote on social media.

Per a recent report, the FTC received nearly 200 complaints from people who said they'd been targeted by fake Johnny Depps online

"Neither myself, my team, my agent, nor my family will ever contact you on my behalf asking for money or your personal information," he said

Actor Johnny Depp is working to combat "illicit schemes" created by online scammers and AI "illusions" in his New Year message.

Johnny Depp issues warning to fans in worrying social media post - ‘We are actively working to combat these illicit schemes,’ actor said

Johnny Depp shared an important message with his followers on social media for their own "protection." The 61-year-old actor took to Instagram on Monday, Jan. 6, to issue a warning about an apparent scam targeting his fans.