Wisconsin Comedian Says Criminals Are Using His Name and Face for Scams

Thursday, March 27th, 2025 -- 11:00 AM

(Wisconsin Radio Network) A Wisconsin comedian says criminals are using his name and face in their scams.

According to the Wisconsin Radio Network, Fox 6 Milwaukee reports that Charlie Berens, known for his routines and online videos with a lighthearted take on Wisconsin life, has been trying to stop people using his identity to trick people out of money.

In one case a woman was scammed for 500 dollars, supposedly to get back stage access to one of his shows. Berens says the character he plays online might ask you for a ride to Culvers or a brandy old fashioned, but not money.

He also is worried about people using AI to fake his likeness in a scam, saying there’s more regulations to make a bratwurst than to use AI.

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