Scammers steal comedian Bob Mortimer's Instagram photos to create fake Tinder catfishing profile targeting women
Summary
Scammers used photographs stolen from comedian Bob Mortimer's Instagram account to create a fake Tinder profile named 'Kyle,' posing as a 50-year-old interested in yoga, meditation, and fishing — a nod to Mortimer's BBC show Gone Fishing. The fraudulent profile was designed to catfish women, with the scammers describing themselves as a 'big time texter' seeking a long-term relationship. Users who recognised Mortimer's photos flagged the account. Tinder removed the profile after being alerted, citing violations of community guidelines. Mortimer is married to Lisa Matthews and had no involvement in the profile.
Incident Details
Unauthorized collection, tracking, or exposure of personal data and private information.
Sources
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