# Martin Lewis warns of fake ads stealing money

> Martin Lewis warns fake ads using his face steal money via scams.
- Title: Martin Lewis warns of fake ads stealing money · LADbible
- Summary: 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.
- Keywords: martin lewis, scams, ai videos, social media, financial advice, fake ads, money theft, LADbible
- Source: LADbible — https://ladbible.com/news/uk-news/martin-lewis-name-scam-warnings-990965-20261104
- Published: 2026-11-04T20:44:44.872+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: martin lewis, scams, ai videos, social media, financial advice, fake ads, money theft, entertainment, culture, news
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Martin Lewis warns social media scams use his image to steal money with AI-generated videos.