Feeling ‘Unsafe’, Paige Spiranac Demands Harsh Actions Against Her Impersonators

You see, Paige Spiranac is not the one to shy away from expressing her bold opinion, and when it comes to online scams, she is extra active. Just a few months back in July, she warned her followers about scammers reaching out while pretending to be her. She claimed the incident was “scary.” “They took a screenshot of a video I did a couple of years ago holding a head cover and photoshopped a sign-in. PSA: Do not talk to anyone claiming to be me! I’m not on any chat apps. I will only ever respond from my verified social media accounts and my passes account. Please report and block anyone claiming to be me!” And it gets even crazier.

About five years ago, someone used a fake driver’s license with a photoshopped picture of her on it to pretend to be her and try to get money. Just when you think it can’t get more bizarre, a user named Leonard Harrison stepped forward and mentioned that he kept getting sent a picture of that same fake driver’s license. It does not end here as well. There was that wild moment when her image was misused in a really strange way. Someone took a screenshot from one of Paige’s older videos and edited out the head cover she was holding, replacing that with a sign saying, “I love you, baby. Please don’t try to hurt me! Because I will never hurt you.” So, for all of her followers and fans, remember what Sparniac said: “I will not ask you for money,” and everything will be just fine.

This time again, Spiranac used her powerful social media to warn her fans of the potential scams and urged for strict action. “I really hope platforms start to prioritize getting rid of impersonation accounts. It’s wild how many fake accounts there are of me and how many unsafe situations it has caused me and others. I know it’s a real problem for so many,” she wrote on X.

I really hope platforms start to prioritize getting rid of impersonation accounts. It’s wild how many fake accounts there are of me and how many unsafe situations it has caused me and others. I know it’s a real problem for so many

— Paige Spiranac (@PaigeSpiranac) January 6, 2025

There was one instance when a follower asked her if she was a part of the money scam that was ongoing in her name. She then clarified that any account in her name that is not verified is not hers: “Anyone claiming to be me or claiming to be an associate of mine is fake.” She reiterated not to give money to anyone who is claiming to be her or her associate. “Please, please, please protect yourself and do not fall for these scams,” Spiranac urged.

Golfers are not new to the online scams. Time, and again, they have used their social media to warn their fans of impersonators, and these online scams.

Lexi Thompson, Charley Hull, and Jin Young Ko join the list to warn their fans
Take Lexi Thompson, for instance. She has been quite vocal about the fake accounts impersonating her. In one of her Instagram stories, she pointed out that her Instagram is her sole official account. It’s clear she wants her fans to know what’s legitimate and what isn’t. She went on to say, “There are SO MANY fake pages scamming people for money, gifts, or tricking them to think I’m in a relationship with them. IT ISN’T ME!”

The English LPGA star, Charley Hull too did not stay quiet about scams involving her name. In one of her posts, she made it clear that she does not have a TikTok account, and if anyone is following any account in her name, it’s fake. It’s crucial for the fans to report any fraudulent accounts they come across, and she closed her message with a straightforward, “And please report.”

The list does not end here. Jin Young Ko has also joined the conversation, emphasizing the importance of following only blue-tick-verified accounts for authenticity. This kind of proactive approach from these golfers speaks volumes about their concern for their fans’ safety. As these scams continue to rise, it’s evident that professional golfers are getting increasingly worried. While they’re taking the necessary steps to combat this issue, the problem requires much bigger action. What do you think about all these scams?