In a live broadcast on his official Facebook page, the presenter explained how the imposters operate. He even brought one of his fans who had been affected by these online scams onto the live broadcast.
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Identity theft: numerous fake accounts of public figures
On Facebook, but also on other social networks, fake accounts of famous people are multiplying. Scammers steal the identities of TV presenters, singers and YouTubers by creating fake accounts to lure their victims. Lured by offers of competitions or other tempting deals, victims get caught up in a cycle that often costs them hundreds or even thousands of euros. How? By repeatedly calling premium-rate numbers to retrieve «supposedly winning» codes.
Be vigilant: the 4 key points
On the Internet and social media, e-Enfance recommends exercising considerable caution, particularly for younger children. There are four key points to remember:
- Avoid tempting offers of winnings (money, mobile phones, etc.), including those from public figures or even your friends.
- Never accept calls to numbers beginning with 08.
- Always check whether the accounts of public figures you follow are verified by the social network.
- Raise awareness about this issue among the whole family.
Scam in progress: what should you do?
Are you or have you been a victim of this type of’online scams :
- Do not respond to any contact or intimidation attempts by the fraudster.
- Visit the website infosva.org and search for the number. Contact the publisher to request compensation.
- Report the scam to the’afmm.
For any advice, particularly if you are a minor or if one of your children has been the victim of an impostor, please do not hesitate to contact our advisors on 3018
