An influx of fake Ethan Browne profiles have inundated Facebook, with the actor warning fans not to interact.
Home and Away star Ethan Browne, known for his role as Tane Parata, has issued a strong warning to fans about fake accounts impersonating him on social media.
Taking to his Instagram Stories, Ethan urged followers to stay vigilant and avoid interacting with any profiles claiming to be him.
Home and Away actor warns fans about scam
“Please protect yourselves and do not message anyone pretending to be me,” Ethan stated. “THEY ARE ALL SCAMS!”
He clarified that he would never message anyone privately, emphasizing that his official Instagram and a personal Facebook page for close family and friends are his only active social media accounts.
“I do not privately message anyone apart from my family and friends,” he explained. “This Instagram and my private Facebook account are my only social media profiles. Unfortunately, I can’t stop every fake account, so please be cautious and avoid engaging with them.
What are the fake Ethan Browne profiles doing?
If you’re part of any Home and Away Facebook fan pages (guilty) you may have noticed that fake Facebook profiles pretending to be the stars sometimes infiltrate the groups and interact with fans pretending to be the actors. And let’s just say, there’s been quite a few fake Ethan Brownes popping up from time to time.
Home and Away fan’s scary encounter with scammer
In one Home and Away Facebook group, a fan shared that a fake Ethan profile had reached out to her and started sending private messages, resulting in her blocking him. Another said, “I got one from him (supposedly) and I said he was one of my favourite actors on the show next thing, I know he wanted a photo of me and the pennies dropped I was being scammed.”
“I was scammed [by someone] who I thought was Tane from Home and Away, but it wasn’t even him… he was saying he wanted to meet up and go out with me,” another person shared.
Well, it’s safe to say people: if Ethan or Tane start asking you out on Facebook as much as that would be many people’s fantasy, use that block button with intent.
