Another day, another scammer impersonating a celebrity—this time, it's Sandra Bullock. The Oscar-winning actress is urging her fans to be cautious about social media scams involving impersonators.
In an exclusive statement to PEOPLE on February 3, the 60-year-old actress, emphasized her concern for the safety of her family and innocent people who are being exploited by fraudulent accounts. "My family's safety, as well as the innocent people being taken advantage of, is my deep concern, and there will be a time when I will comment more, but for now our focus is helping law enforcement handle this matter," Bullock said.
She clarified that she does not engage in any social media activity, stressing, "Any accounts pretending to be me or anyone associated with me are fake accounts and have been created for financial gain or to exploit people around me."
The warning follows a post from her younger sister, Gesine Bullock-Prado, on February 2, where she shared her experience dealing with multiple fake Facebook accounts posing as Sandra. Gesine, 54, revealed that scammers were not only pretending to be her sister but also making contact with people, tricking them into believing they had a personal relationship. These scammers have reportedly coaxed thousands of dollars from individuals, often targeting those who are not familiar with how social media scams work.
Gesine also shared that despite reporting the fraudulent accounts multiple times to Facebook and Meta employees, the fake profiles remain active. "When I report, I also report to a security service that gives the account addresses directly to a Meta employee," she wrote. "These accounts are run by crime rings," adding that some even run fake groups where they post "official statements" under her name.
She urged her followers to remain vigilant: "If you see a fake account, are friended or messaged by one, report and block." Gesine emphasized that she only uses Facebook to monitor the situation and protect her family, noting that local law enforcement has been very supportive in addressing the issue.
The incident follows a disturbing trend where other celebrities, such as Brad Pitt and Johnny Depp, have also been targeted by similar scams. Bullock’s warning serves as a reminder for fans to be cautious when interacting with people online and to report suspicious activity immediately.
Source: People Magazine
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