Short answer
No. Ads that show a famous person promising guaranteed profits from an "AI trading bot" or a secret investment app are almost always fake. Scammers use AI to make the video and voice, then pay for ads that send you to a sign-up form. A "consultant" calls you next and asks for a deposit.
No real investment can promise fixed high profits with no risk. Skip the ad and report it.
If you see one of these ads
- Don't click the link or fill in the form with your phone number.
- Report the ad on the platform using the ad menu.
- If you want to check, look for the person's official page or a trusted news site. Real public figures rarely sell investments in ads.
- If you already signed up, ignore the calls and block the numbers.
- If you deposited money, call your bank's official hotline and report to the police on 113 straight away.
Signs the ad is a scam
- Promises such as "guaranteed", "no risk" or a fixed daily profit.
- A famous face whose mouth doesn't quite match the words, or a voice that sounds flat.
- The ad links to a fake news article with a story about someone getting rich.
- There is a countdown, or only a few places are left.
- After you sign up, a friendly adviser pushes you to deposit more.
- You are asked to install an app from a link instead of the official app store.
How the scam usually plays out
First, a small deposit. The platform shows quick gains, and you may even withdraw a little. Then the adviser suggests a bigger amount for a "VIP" plan. When you try to take your money out, you are told to pay tax, a fee or a deposit to unlock it. The website belongs to the scammers, and the gains on it were never real.
Why celebrity faces are used
A familiar face borrows trust. AI makes it cheap to put any person's face and voice on a script, and ads let scammers reach thousands of people for little money. When you see a famous person selling something unusual, assume it could be a deepfake until you see it on their own official channel.
Common questions
Are all AI trading tools scams?
Not every tool is, but any product that promises fixed profits, uses a celebrity without proof, or asks you to send money to a private account should be treated as a scam.
The site shows my money growing. Can I trust that?
No. The scammers control the site, so the balance is whatever they choose to show. The real test is whether you can withdraw all of it without paying anything.
How do I report a fake ad?
Use the report option on the ad itself. If you lost money, also report to your bank's official hotline and the police.
Reviewed October 2026