Home and Away star's terrifying encounter leads to vital warning for fans
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In the age of social media, where celebrities and fans can connect more easily than ever, a dark side is becoming increasingly prevalent: the rise of online impersonation.
Ethan Browne, known for his role as Tane Parata on the popular Australian soap opera Home and Away, has recently experienced this firsthand.
The actor has issued an urgent warning to his fans after a series of unsettling incidents involving fake profiles pretending to be him on social media platforms.
Ethan Browne took to his Instagram Stories to alert his followers about the proliferation of imposters creating false Ethan profiles.
He emphasised the importance of fan safety and urged his audience to be cautious and sceptical of anyone claiming to be him online.
'Please protect yourselves and don't message anyone who claims to be me,' Ethan stated emphatically.
'They are all scams!'
The actor clarified that he does not engage in private messaging with fans and that his Instagram and a personal Facebook page, reserved for family and friends, are his only social media accounts.
'I would never privately message anyone other than my family and friends,' he wrote.
'Unfortunately, I can't control every false account out there. Please be wise and don't respond to them.'
The issue of fake celebrity profiles is not new, but it seems to be growing, especially within fan communities.
Members of various Home and Away social media fan groups have reported encounters with scammers masquerading as Ethan Browne.
These imposters often infiltrate the groups and engage with fans, sometimes asking for photos or suggesting personal meet-ups.
One fan recounted a particularly alarming interaction in which a fake Ethan profile contacted her with private messages, prompting her to block the account.
Another fan shared a similar experience, saying, 'I got one from him (supposedly), and I said he was one of my favourite actors on the show. Next thing, I knew he wanted a photo of me, and the pennies dropped. I was being scammed.'
Have you or someone you know ever encountered a fake celebrity profile? How did you deal with it? Let us know in the comments below.
Ethan Browne, known for his role as Tane Parata on the popular Australian soap opera Home and Away, has recently experienced this firsthand.
The actor has issued an urgent warning to his fans after a series of unsettling incidents involving fake profiles pretending to be him on social media platforms.
Ethan Browne took to his Instagram Stories to alert his followers about the proliferation of imposters creating false Ethan profiles.
He emphasised the importance of fan safety and urged his audience to be cautious and sceptical of anyone claiming to be him online.
Fans are warned about fake profiles impersonating Ethan Browne, who plays Tane Parata on Home and Away. Credit: Facebook
'Please protect yourselves and don't message anyone who claims to be me,' Ethan stated emphatically.
'They are all scams!'
The actor clarified that he does not engage in private messaging with fans and that his Instagram and a personal Facebook page, reserved for family and friends, are his only social media accounts.
'I would never privately message anyone other than my family and friends,' he wrote.
'Unfortunately, I can't control every false account out there. Please be wise and don't respond to them.'
The issue of fake celebrity profiles is not new, but it seems to be growing, especially within fan communities.
Members of various Home and Away social media fan groups have reported encounters with scammers masquerading as Ethan Browne.
These imposters often infiltrate the groups and engage with fans, sometimes asking for photos or suggesting personal meet-ups.
One fan recounted a particularly alarming interaction in which a fake Ethan profile contacted her with private messages, prompting her to block the account.
Another fan shared a similar experience, saying, 'I got one from him (supposedly), and I said he was one of my favourite actors on the show. Next thing, I knew he wanted a photo of me, and the pennies dropped. I was being scammed.'
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