Hackers Scam Fans $5.3B in Celebrity Impersonation Scams
Update: 2025-12-08
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Hackers exploited fan trust, scamming over $5.3 billion from celebrity impersonations in 2025. Spikerz report reveals a major Instagram attack targeting Adele, Future, Michael Jackson, Tyla, and Pink Floyd, swindling fans out of at least $49,000. Musicians like Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, and Billie Eilish were frequent targets due to their massive fan bases. One in five concert tickets sold over social media turned out to be fake, with artists like BTS, Adele, Ed Sheeran, and BLACKPINK commonly impersonated. Social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and X were identified as susceptible to fraud and brand damage, causing potential revenue loss and reputation harm for artists.
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