Hackers reportedly stole $5.3billion from fans in 2025 by impersonating Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, Billie Eilish and more

Hackers have reportedly scammed over $5billion from music fans this year by posing as Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter and others.
A report from the social media security company Spikerz has estimated that an eye-watering $5.3billion (£4billion) has been accrued by AI impersonations of high-profile artists on platforms such as X, TikTok and Instagram in 2025 alone (via Billboard).
Social media sites have become increasingly “high-risk entry points for fraud and brand damage&