Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Dublin Live
Dublin Live
Lifestyle
Emma Nevin

Virgin Media star Simon Delaney targeted by fraudsters who create fake Instagram accounts

Virgin Media star Simon Delaney has been targeted by fraudsters who create fake Instagram accounts.

A fraudulent profile of the TV presenter with username "Simon_Delenay" had made 24 posts posing as Simon.

He warned his followers not to engage with the fake profile.

Read more: Virgin Media star Simon Delaney criticises plans to raise clamping costs in Dublin

He said on Instagram: "This is not me. Please do not accept follow or message requests.

"If you can, please report to @Instagram and then block."

Thankfully, the fake account has since been deleted.

Last year Simon found a way of connecting with his followers outside of Instagram by joining Cameo, a popular app where users can pay for personalised messages from famous faces.

Celebrities, internet personalities and familiar faces from all around the world can be found on the app charging anything from €2 to €2,000 for a message.

People often pay to have celebrities record birthday messages and messages of good luck or congratulations which they can then share with their friends and family.

The Irish actor and presenter announced his arrival onto the platform in November when he tweeted: "If you fancy a personalized message from me, or for someone who has a special occasion coming up, check out my Cameo profile."

Read more: Baby boy from Ukraine flown to Crumlin Children's Hospital for urgent care

Read more: Covid-19 Ireland: Dublin professor warns new variant will hit soon

To get the latest breaking news straight to your inbox, sign up for our free newsletter.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.