So many pathetic liar losers online
There are a lot of catfish online here’s how to fight back
There was even a show about stuff like this. If you come at me you’re gonna skype me or do a video call, I’m DONE! If you don’t have the verified checkmark you will be promptly reported and blocked, no $, gift cards or love from me.
*If you’ve been suckered into sending money please report it to proper authorities!
I’ve personally been a victim myself years ago as a newer fan with social media starting to really take off, I trusted the wrong people. I had to go to police to clear my ID, bank accounts hacked etc. I recommend reporting and blocking anyone who makes you feel uneasy.
How to report fake accounts
How to tell if it’s a fake profile
Some of you take your obsessions a little too far online, especially on social media. This makes YOU a target for scammers posing as your favorite artist, such as Kenny Chesney, Jason Aldean etc. So here are a few bits of advice.
- The real celebrity accounts have a verified blue checkmark in a circle or similar shape. Some frauds have caught onto this, but ALWAYS look for the verified check!
- Also the official accounts won’t have any _ or numbers or anything else other than the artist’s name with the verified check
- Management likely runs the social media on behalf of the artist. They might see some of the stuff now and then, but NOT personally involved.
- The real artist would NEVER give his or her phone number
- The real artist would NEVER ask you for money, iTunes cards etc. If you send money, it’s GONE honey.
- Report the fake accounts and block them, then they can’t bother you. Life is too short to cry over a fraud.
- The American based artists usually have decent spelling & grammar, so anything that looks off is more than likely not a native English speaker. Be suspicious of anyone contacting you from Nigeria which is located in Africa, they’re a hot bed for scams! As a freelance artist myself I have to be careful and I only accept paypal or cash if meeting in person!
- The male artist frauds tend to target women online for romance scams
- If you need proof reverse search their profile photo on tineye – you’ll probably find many fake accounts then feel free to report them all!
- See more common scams
He doesn’t pay much mind to fan-club chat on Facebook or Twitter: “I’m one of those people who think that the Internet is the devil. I don’t have time to constantly tell people what I’m thinking and what I’m eating.” Privacy is at a premium, Chesney says: “And mine’s not for sale.”
Welcome to the Sandbar also posted a warning so if you’re easily fooled maybe you should delete your social media.
Kenny isn’t the only one affected by fakes, it’s industry wide and also can happen with any famous celebrity in movies etc.
PS This is why I keep mine on my own fan site. I only follow and ineract with the official accounts online. I don’t send money or anything and immediately block and report the fakes, I have better things to do.