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Sam Heughan, the heartthrob known for his portrayal of Jamie Fraser in Outlander , has sounded the alarm to his fans regarding a surge in online scams tied to the show. As the Starz series gears up for the release of the second half of season 7 on November 22, Sam and co-star Caitriona Balfe (Claire Fraser) have wrapped up filming for the final eighth season, which is slated for a 2025 premiere. In light of this bittersweet juncture, the Scottish actor has taken to Instagram , issuing a stern warning about the rise in fraudulent activities as the much-awaited return of Outlander draws closer.
In a cautionary message posted earlier in the week to his hefty 4.3 million followers on his Instagram Story, Heughan wrote: "Please be careful on social media. So many scammers.
I will never reach out or message on Instagram/Twitter/WhatsApp/Google hangout/etc Or ask for money." Outlander season 7 part 2 teaser leaves fans' hearts 'shattered into a thousand pieces' Outlander's Sam Heughan shares heartwarming reply to Caitriona Balfe's tearful goodbye Outlander star lands big new role in Netflix LGBTQ+ drama Heartstopper Outlander's Claire Fraser branded 'insufferable' as fans rush to defend ‘rude’ character He underscored the importance of verification, adding: "If it's not verified it's not me," and clarified that neither his agent, family, publicist, et cetera, nor Telegram would be involved in such interactions. Reiterating his warning today, Heughan highlighted an incident reported by the Daily Record where a scammer using the name 'Sabrina' had sent out messages misleading fans into believing they could have a personal conversation with the actor.
The falsely attributed message claimed: "Hello, It is an honor to reach out to you on behalf of Sir Sam Heughan, who has personally recognized your exceptional dedication and enthusiasm as a fan.", reports the Irish Star . The scam continued with: "As a gesture of his sincere appreciation for your unwavering support, he is extending to you a rare and meaningful opportunity to engage in a personal dialogue with him.
" The notice pressed for prompt action, a typical scammer maneuver. Wrapping up, the message read: "Thank you for your longstanding support, which means so much to both Sir Sam Heughan and the entire team." Sam Heughan exposed the fraud by posting a screenshot of the notice with "FAKE" emblazoned over it in red and commented: "And not very bright.
.." This incident comes as Heughan and his leading lady Caitriona Balfe celebrate a significant achievement, having shot 100 episodes of the hit television series Outlander, which draws from Diana Gabaldon's books.
Fans are eagerly anticipating the show's eighth season, which promises an emotionally charged yet heartwarming finale..
