Mark Ruffalo Warns Fans About Viral AI Deepfake Video That Fakes Him Endorsing Cryptocurrency Scam
A new viral video circulating on social media claims to show Mark Ruffalo urging his followers to invest in a "revolutionary crypto platform," but the actor has officially confirmed it's a fake. The clip, which has already been shared over 500,000 times on X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok, appears to use AI-generated audio and manipulated footage from a 2019 press junket for "Avengers: Endgame." In the deepfake, Ruffalo's voice seems to say, "I never thought I'd say this, but I've found a way to make millions overnight—join me." However, fans quickly spotted discrepancies, including unnatural lip movements and a glitch where Ruffalo's left eye flickered. Ruffalo's team released a statement on his verified Instagram account, calling it "a dangerous scam designed to exploit trust." The Hulk actor is not endorsing any cryptocurrency—real or fake. This marks the latest in a wave of celebrity deepfake scams, following similar incidents involving Tom Hanks and Emma Watson. Fact-checkers at Snopes have already rated the claim as "false," reminding users to pause before clicking any suspicious links. If you see this video, report it as spam immediately.