More and more French people are victims of scams, particularly online. In fact, many have already received on their cell phone a fake message from their bank, a delivery person or a third person pretending to be a loved one. And each time, the same request: give your bank details. Some thugs also use a very ingenious method: using the image of a famous personality for their scams. Among the stars victims of these identity thefts, there is Faustine Bollaert. In fact, the host of It starts today had wanted to alert his fans at the start of the year. On her Instagram account, the wife of Maxime Chattam had already reported that his image and that of Doctor Patrick Serog were used to promote a so-called miracle product to keep you in shape. On Wednesday March 27, 2024, she again warned her community against another scam.
Faustine Bollaert warns her community against a new scam
In fact, on the social network, she reveals the advertisement of a company which would put viewers in touch with the host. Using a number, surcharge, fans of Faustine Bollaert could then send a message to their favorite presenter. But the main person concerned denounced this lie: “Another scam obviously. Beware”, she wrote in her post. Unfortunately, Faustine Bollaert is not an isolated case. Indeed, several celebrities have drawn the attention of their fans to these questionable and above all illegal practices! In January 2024, the singer Sheila denounced the words of a man who pretended to be one of his friends. The latter then invited Internet users to an evening organized in the presence of Sheila. Which was totally false. Marilou Berry, the daughter of Josiane Balasko, went further by filing a complaint against the criminals who had used her image to promote weight loss pills. It is therefore essential to pay close attention to messages published by a third person who claims to know a celebrity.