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Guelph Woman Who Thought She Spoke to YouTube Star Mr. Beast Lost $14K in Scam: Police

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Police in Guelph say a woman who thought she was investing in cryptocurrency supported by YouTube content creator Mr. Beast is out $14,000 in a scam. They warn that celebrity endorsements can be easily faked using artificial intelligence.

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Guelph woman who thought she spoke to YouTube star Mr. Beast lost $14K in scam: Police

Police in Guelph say a woman who thought she was investing in cryptocurrency supported by YouTube content creator Mr. Beast is out $14,000 in a scam. They warn that celebrity endorsements can be easily faked using artificial intelligence.

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Guelph woman taken for $14,000 in 'celebrity' cryptocurrency scam

Believed she had talked to the celebrity on the phone

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Guelph Today broke the news in Guelph, Canada on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
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