In bad news for Taylor Swift and Martin Lewis fans, the celebrities topped a list of public figures most used by scammers to trick people out of their hard-earned cash
Martin Lewis, Taylor Swift and Elon Musk are among the public figures most commonly used by scammers to trick fans, according to MoneySavingExpert.com.
Stars such as Taylor Swift, Elon Musk, Adele, Holly Willoughby and Jeremy Clarkson also ranked highly on the list, with other notable names in the top 20 including King Charles and Prince Harry.READ MORE: People travel for miles to 'incredible' restaurant owned by famous Scouser “And if it’s an ad with me in, it’s always a scam, as I don’t do adverts. Topping this list is about the worst compliment I’ve ever had."
But the good news is there are signs you can look out for. MSE advises people to watch out for adverts that mention cryptocurrency, investing and promises to get rich quick; watch out for tickets being sold for sold-out events; and watch out for claims a celebrity has been involved in a scandal, as scammers may use fake headlines then take you to an investment scam.
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