Scammers impersonate celebrities to defraud victims

David Lazarus reports for the KTLA 5 News at 10 on May 12, 2022.

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[stevengreene]

I can't imagine how hard it would be to decide to take on a moneygetback role of scammed persons, The history needs to be remembered though and the help that was born through such pain and suffering. Mad respect to these *GlobalTraceAssets*

[johnbryant]

As a Retired combat Marine I want to tell you that the internet keeps records of your good works as what you are doing is just as important as any warrior on the battlefield. You are waging warfare against these criminals and terrorists on the digital battlefield. You are defending and protecting the most vulnerable of our society against these predators. Keep up the good works team *GlobalTraceAssets*

[sharon]

These scamers need to be stopped. So many of theme out there

[julietholuchukwu]

*Scam Alert* I presently work with them on a major project and would like to say that you are a blessing to all those people who have been scammed and the much-needed hammer to smash those scammers and halt them in their tracks. Thank you, *Adriannotch* for continuing your crusade against the people.

[carolineroellinghoff]

real celebritys would not ask for money

[Troy-Chris]

I can't praise you enough for being here for the victims! Thank you so very much *GLOBAL TRACE ASSETS* !! You guys are Superheroes!!! Thanks for looking out for all of us and especially our elderly because they appear to be the most vulnerable. You guys are Aces❤

[ShieldsUp]

Known Facts about Keanu: He is one of the most private celebrities alive today and is extremely shy. He would never contact a person through any means of Social Networking, hence comments above. No offence to the older lady above but seriously you could be his mother and not once has he gone in that direction except for movies.

[elizabethcsicsery-ronay]

Why aren't these guys aren't in jail?

[knuclearx]

Why are you giving a hollywood celebrity money?

[youtubepoliticsu]

CAN'T EVEN HAVE A ROMANCE NOWADAYS IN CALIFORNIA WITHOUT BEING SCAMMED BY FAKE KEANU.

[reynardcarpenter]

You're out-of-the-box thinking and distinct perspective transformed an otherwise mediocre presentation into an excellent one. You did an excellent job identifying errors and preventing us from squandering time and going down the incorrect path. Your attention to detail truly separates you from the competition. Excellent work *GlobalTraceAssets*, Your excellent labor has yielded tangible, beneficial outcomes for me. You are a formidable opponent.

[faithhopelove]

I've been contacted by a ton of those. I just tell them I know they're fake. Then they disappear.

[peterwhitehead]

You're great. Seriously. You're super likable at the same time. The FBI should seriously hire you right now based off of these videos. You're a true patriot, sir. Thank you *GlobalTraceAssets* for all you do please don't stop. You're so important to this country people like you. You're putting fear into literal countries. On a funny note; your characters are legendary at this points.

[shanicebeach]

This happened to me, thinking I was talking to Chris Brown. And when you realize it’s a scam it really tears you apart… like a real heart break. It’s sad that ppl do this and have no remorse.

[carltonriales]

Look at the youtube ads using famous peoples likeness and cutting in video of them and dub their voices to make stupid claims.. It's ridiculous.

[charles-clark.george]

I wish there was more people like you to stop all these scammers, they need serious jail time for that, especially when they take money from the elderly, keep doing what your doing *GlobalTraceAssets* put the wind up these low life oxygen thief Loves what you guy do keep up the great work mate well done

[heytabb]

Unfortunately my boyfriend's mother has fallen for these scammers. Keanu, Eminem, Lionel Richie, Sylvester Stallone, Steven Tyler are all people she thinks are in love with her. Nothing convinces her otherwise. She's in her 50s.

[ishab]

why on earth would keanu reeves contact you...

[FTW]

Yeah someone tried this on me and it didn't work. I've had people claim to be Keanu Reeves, Jason Mamoa (probably not spelled right), and the Rock. Total BS! These stars have better things to do, like live happily and (most) quietly. They are not going to hit you up out of the blue and try to romance the average person. And certainly not to ask for money from you. You really need to think about the reality of these people and their oh so busy lifestyle to understand someone is using their name and likeness to scam you. Don't believe the lies your told. And please ladies...I know life can be lonely at times...but please don't fall for someone laying it on thick and promising you the moon and stars, while saying I love you, because it's just not true. These freaks only want to steal your hard earned money. Please be smart and question everything, protect yourself and your vital information. And just block these freaks, if you do and don't give them the time of day it will decrease if not stop all together. Please be smart and safe out there...that goes for the men too.

[Kicia]

This woman is brave and lovely...thank you for sharing this. It's true.