Woman loses $14,000 to fake MrBeast crypto scam in Ontario
May 7, 2026
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by Randa Moses
for CryptoPolitan

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Scammers used deepfake MrBeast video ads and targeted phone calls to push a fake crypto investment, defrauding a Guelph woman of $14,000. The case highlights rising deepfake-enabled crypto scams that threaten token launches, fundraising and retail adoption; it signals urgent need for stronger security, platform monitoring and KYC/AML controls across CEXs/DEXs and social platforms.
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A Guelph woman lost $14,000 to scammers who used deepfake MrBeast ads and phone calls to push a fake crypto investment.