Reba McEntire took to her Instagram a couple of days ago to warn her fans against online scams. More specifically, scams using her name to extort money from fans.
Her team has pinned the stand-out post to the top of her page to serve as a constant reminder to be careful online. The big red and white text not only highlights the message but also makes it easy to read without having to go into the post itself.
It starts with “Important Reminder” to grab attention.
“I and my team will NEVER correspond with you from a direct message or cell phone number asking you for money in order to meet me,” it reads, warning against impersonators and scam accounts.
“PLEASE PROTECT YOURSELF ONLINE and do not give out any personal information, purchase gift cards, or send money electronically to someone you do not know,” it finishes.
An important reminder for sure, and one to keep in mind not just for Rebascams, but online …