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Martin Lewis warns of fake ads stealing money
Martin Lewis warns fake ads using his face steal money via scams.
In brief
Martin Lewis warns fake ads using his face steal money via scams. Martin Lewis warns social media scams use his image to steal money with AI-generated videos. Originally reported by LADbible.
Martin Lewis warns of scams
Martin Lewis warns social media scammers use his name and likeness to steal money.
Scammers use AI to fake videos
Scammers use generative AI to create videos of Martin Lewis giving fake financial advice.
Three scam warning rules
Investment ads with Martin Lewis are criminal scams. AI Quantum Investing and Bitcoin Trader are scams. Anything claiming 'the establishment doesn’t want you to know' is a scam.
Martin Lewis doesn't do ads
Martin Lewis says he doesn't do adverts so any ad with him in is not him.
Check verified accounts
Check for verified badge and follower count to confirm Martin Lewis posts from real accounts.
Updated profile picture
Martin Lewis changed X profile picture to show 'I DON'T DO ADS' in block capitals.
The main idea
Martin Lewis warns social media scams use his image to steal money with AI-generated videos.
