Fans of ITV’s popular soaps are being warned about scammers impersonating cast members on social media, asking for money for fake meet and greets
London: So, it turns out that fans of Coronation Street and Emmerdale need to be on high alert. ITV has issued a warning about scammers pretending to be cast members on social media. Can you believe it?
These scammers are getting pretty bold, directly asking fans for money in exchange for meet and greets. ITV made it clear that no real cast member would ever do that. They even shared a statement on their social media accounts to spread the word.
They mentioned that these impersonators can be really convincing, using deep-fake technology to make it look like the actors are actually talking. It’s wild how sophisticated these scams can get! ITV is urging everyone to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity.
If you want to meet the real stars, ITV has official events called ‘meet and greet’ tours. That’s the legit way to connect with your favorite actors, not through some random social media request.
In other news, actress Shelley King is leaving Coronation Street after a decade. She’s ready to explore new opportunities, which is exciting for her! But it’s a big change for the show, especially with so many cast members moving on lately.
