In a new Instagram video, Brian May warned fans about the ‘disgusting’ AI scam.
Someone on TikTok used AI to release a video with May’s voice where they asked for 800 dollars for backstage tickets. “HI FOLKS —- THIS IS A VILE SCAM — I was just alerted to this horrible criminal activity,” the guitarist wrote by sharing the video.”I’ll let you know how I get on stamping out this disgusting attempt to steal money from trusting fans. Bri.”
May also warned his fans on Instagram about scammers pretending to be his manager in 2022. He wrote, “Please block, report, and textually chastise any of these time-wasting idiots who have nothing better to do than scam kids. Despicable. And I’m sorry that any of you should be victims of this nonsense.”
Also last year, May made an urgent plea to fans after his Twitter account was hacked. He was angry and called the hacker an ‘idiot’ for using his account to scam people with fake laptop offers. May quickly used Instagram to warn his followers, posting a selfie video about the issue.
He said, “Well folks, apparently it seems that some idiot has hacked my Twitter account, so please ignore anything you see on my Twitter page. Obviously, I’ll try to get it stopped, but people just waste your time, don’t they? Isn’t it incredible they don’t have more useful things to do with their lives?”
“So whoever’s done it, well done mate, just brilliant – you must be so proud of yourself,” the musician continued. “And ignore my Twitter, okay? To be honest I’ll probably… well, we’ll see what we do. God bless you all and thanks very much, and hopefully, I’ll see you soon.”
May added, “Please spread the word – especially if you are on Twitter. This pathetic hacker is trying to scam people into buying cheap laptops! Please tell all your followers not to get taken in. Can someone please tell Elon Musk ?! Thanks – BRI.”
Brian isn’t the only one who deals with scammers. Steven Tyler’s daughter, Mia also previously warned her Instagram followers about fake accounts pretending to be her father. She showed a message from a fake account and advised people to look for the blue checkmark on official accounts to avoid scams.
