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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Patrick Hill

Mel B 'violated' after fraudsters targeted her pals in WhatsApp scam

Mel B has told of feeling “violated” after fraudsters used her charity reputation to ­target pals on WhatsApp.

The former Spice Girl called in police after ­messages were sent using her name, trying to lure her family and friends – including other celebrities – into a cryptocurrency scam.

Mel, 47, was horrified when a string of A-list contacts began messaging her about a “charity project” they believed she was working on.

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