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Tom Hanks Warns Fans Against Internet Scams Using His AI Image: 'Do Not Lose Your Hard Earned Money'

Tom Hanks warned fans not to be 'fooled' or 'swindled' by internet ads using an AI image of himself without his permission, in an Instagram post on Thursday, Aug. 29

Tom Hanks issued a "public service announcement" via his Instagram account on Thursday, Aug. 29 to call out internet scams using AI-generated images of his face"Do not be fooled. Tom Hanks has issued a "public service announcement" from his official Instagram account, warning fans not to be "fooled" by ads using his likeness without permission. The two-time Academy Award winner, 68, posted the warning on Thursday, Aug. 29, beginning, "There are multiple ads over the internet falsely using my name, likeness, and voice promoting miracle cures and wonder drugs."

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