Scammers seem to be everyplace these days. They call people, email them, text them, or send them letters. Their tactics are 100% bogus and sly. These fraudsters are hellbent on nabbing your information, money, or both. All too often, they succeed and are rarely caught and held accountable. They can hoodwink even someone who is reasonably in-the-know and aware of their schemes. Unfortunately, a scammer decided to pretend to be Alan Jackson just to get their paws on some unsuspecting fan's money.
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And sadly, the sneaky (maybe I should say snarky!) gambit worked. An innocent person got tricked yet again by a clever predator with no conscience or scruples. This individual was scammed out of almost $3000 which they most likely will not ever get back. I grimace for that human being and for all the other hapless, decent people in similar situations in which they got taken.
One Elderly Woman In Georgia Lost A Lot Of Money To A Scammer Who Said They Were Jackson
Using A Famous Person's Name Often Fools People
Per Taste Of Country, "A woman in Georgia has filed a police report after an online scammer claiming to be Alan Jackson swindled her out of nearly $3,000 in Apple gift cards, according to a report from local news outlet the Augusta Chronicle."
The woman believed that she was sending money to Jackson because a person who she was dealing with claimed to be his manager. Unfortunately, she fell for it. Hard.
How The Scam Unfolded
It Started On Facebook
Last summer, the woman wrote something on Facebook about Jackson's medical problems. (He has a rare and serious condition called Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, which the outlet describes as "a degenerative nerve condition.")
The duped fan allegedly told authorities in December that "Jackson" said he was splitting with his wife "and that his assets had been frozen in the process and he needed money to pay bills." Playing on someone's sympathy and kind nature is another common scammer ruse.
Conned into thinking she was helping the real Alan Jackson, the fan purchased three dozen Apple gift cards worth a whopping total of $2,917.50. That money is presumably gone for good.
Jackson's Team Cautioned People Not to Succumb To These Fake Ploys For Money
His Team Posted A Valuable Warning To Fans On Social Media
On June 29, 2018, Jackson's associates wrote this advice on Facebook. "Please be aware there are predators out there impersonating Alan and other celebrities, trying to make 'Friends' with you on social networks. Alan Jackson's only page is an official page with a blue check mark by his name which means his page has been verified as OFFICIAL. If there's no blue check mark by the celebrity's name, it is FAKE. An official verified 'public' or 'band' page, does not allow for friend requests, only LIKES or FOLLOWS. Please BE CAREFUL and don't fall prey to these imposters asking for money or promising things they can't deliver.
Know how to spot the signs of fake accounts, report imposters, and help us take charge of this growing issue to protect the best fans in the world!
