How Scammers Use Celebrity Impersonation to Target Social Media Users

Social media has revolutionized how fans interact with their favorite stars and public figures. But as platforms like Instagram and Facebook have made communication more accessible, they’ve also opened the door for scammers to exploit those same connections.

A growing number of cybercriminals are now faking celebrity identities online in order to deceive users, steal money, or gather sensitive information under false pretenses.