ITV bosses have issued a critical warning to Emmerdale and Corrie fans after discovering a shocking scam targeting soap enthusiasts. Many viewers love keeping up with their favourite stars on social media, but recently, actors like Alison King and Kate Ford have been impersonated by scammers. These fake accounts are used to deceive fans and potentially extort money. Read on to know more!
Emmerdale: Makers Issue A Warning About New Scam
ITV bosses have warned Emmerdale and Corrie fans to beware of a new scam. Soap lovers who follow their favourite stars on social media are being targeted. Scammers are catfishing, pretending to be actors like Alison King and Kate Ford. Regular viewers often ask about the latest updates from their beloved characters.
These scammers are creating fake profiles of these stars. So, don’t get fooled and always verify the accounts you follow. Broadcasters are worried scammers might use fake accounts to trick fans into giving them money. Emmerdale makers warned everyone to watch out for these fake profiles.
These scammers are popping up on Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, and Telegram. The producers of both soaps said, “As producers of both programmes, we feel we should warn viewers that this is happening, and noticeably more frequently of late.” Emmerdale maker advised everyone to ‘please take care’ when using social media and report suspicious accounts to the relevant platform.
Additionally, Alison King, who plays Carla Connor, shared some exciting news. Her daughter is now in acting school and being taught by other legendary actors from Corrie. When asked about balancing her job and motherhood, the actress couldn’t hide her excitement about the show. She exclaimed, “It means everything. Being able to do this and also being able to bring up my child and see her most nights and weekends is incredible.” She also mentioned that Corrie encourages her daughter, Daisy, to follow her dreams despite the industry’s challenges.
