Fraudsters are posing as celebrities to scam people online

Jan Head might be the world’s biggest fan of NBC’s Jacob Soboroff and thought she was messaging with him for six months — but it was actually a scammer trying to get her to send thousands of dollars. NBC’s Vicky Nguyen shares tips on how to spot a fraudster and protect yourself.

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[Ron]

My question is ..when would a celebrity ask for gift cards or bitcoin??

[Jade-fjji]

This is horrific. I know someone who has gone through this experience and she ended up being so broken emotionally she wasn’t herself for a few months. It was bad. I hope many people dont through this experience.

[JanetMarcum-or]

Since when do celebrities need money? They get stuff for free.

[karenmbbaxter]

These are very wealthy they be sending you money rather than the other way around?

[jamessutton]

No celebrity is ever going to ask for money.

[RndmMcRndmnss]

Scammers impersonate ANYONE to get your 🙄🙄

[meensbeans]

The problem is facebook doesnt shut down those accounts when reported. Both of my parents are lonely and live alone and have starter talking to fake accounts and are convinced they are the real celebrity. It's incredibly frustrating that they are not thinking logically, but this is what happens as people get older. Their judgment and rationality start to become impaired.

[Bobbyjean-visj]

No famous person would ever ask any woman for money so as soon as someone asks you for money they are a scammer and block them right away .

[MissylovesTrouble]

There is an actor who is NOT on facebook. He found out that there was person pretending to be him. He reported it to facebook and talked to somebody with facebook. He demanded that they take it down. Did they NOPE.

[mm]

Seems like Meta could prevent profile pics and account names that are celebrity names 🤷‍♀️

[KarenMcgregor-rmcz]

Some people are sick! Posing as celebs!

[VictoriaHenry-ghse]

I seriously cannot believe that people really think that wealthy celebrities need money!! I am shocked that even when shown that this is a scam, some people don't believe it. It is so sad.

[donlarson]

How can someone smart enough to have 290, 000 dollars be stupid enough to lose it like that?

[EricBoulton]

If people like these are asking you for money, alarm bells should be ringing in your head. Most of them are millionaires, especially Phil Nickelson, who has MBS as his sugar daddy. Even Today show regulars are pulling in at least 6 figures. Please use your heads.

[rudi-]

This is another reason I stay far far away from social media

[deborahc.]

First of all why would these celebrities need "your money or help?" Common sense tells you that they probably more than likely make way more than you do. Don't send anymore money to someone that you met in person.

[kathyteal]

These Social Media outlets MUST TAKE RESPONSIBIITY FOR ALLOWING THESE PAGES TO EXIST!!!! THEY REFUSE to take these pages down.

[phillipfuller]

Got a imposter scammer through Facebook pretending to be Country Music Singer and American Idol winner Carrie Underwood and of course Country Music Singer Sara Evans too and believe me hate imposter scammers like this!

[serena]

How can Meta help. The have no customer support. You can not reach them

[dmichael]

These celebrities made plenty of money with whatever career they have. People should realize that it’s fake.