For any fan, getting a personal message from their favorite artist is a dream come true. Having that private interaction can feel magical. But that once-in-a-lifetime moment, most of the time – it’s a scam. Thanks to social media, scammers have found some unique ways to target fans of celebrities like Blake Shelton. And with the rise of AI, it has become increasingly harder to spot the fakes. While not wanting his fans to fall victim to the scammers, Darius Rucker recently shared a message, keeping them mindful of the danger of DMs.
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Although Rucker recently shared the wonderful news of his engagement, the country star remained focused on his career and fans. Posting a message on Instagram, he wrote, “I need to say this again because it keeps happening and it breaks my heart every time I hear about it. If you think you’ve been messaging or chatting with me, my team, or my family… you haven’t. It’s not me.”
Darius Rucker Does Not Have A Fan Club Or A Fan Card
With Rucker labeling them “professional scammers”, the country singer wanted to convey the seriousness of the threats. And to fight back, he set the record straight about fan clubs. “I do not have a fan club or fan card, and will NEVER contact you asking for money or personal information.”
Rucker also offered some tips on how to spot a true message from him. “My official social profiles have a verified blue checkmark by them, and you can always confirm that it’s them by visiting my website.”
Urging fans to report and block any person impersonating a celebrity, Rucker reminded them to “stay alert.”
And for those who might brush off the warning from Rucker, the scammer who once pretended to be Shelton stole nearly $18,000 from an individual. Just one of many stories of scammers, the thieves made a fan in Alabama believe she was paying fees to be named “fan of the year.”
In the end, Rucker’s message serves as a reminder that while music can bring fans closer to their heroes, not everyone online has good intentions.
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