Pops Fernandez slams fake account using her son’s name to scam people

Peter Andrew Acierto

<p>Veteran singer Pops Fernandez broke her silence after finding out about the fake social media accounts that have been made using the name of her son, Ram Nievera. On her Instagram account, the Philippines’ Concert Queen asked her followers to report the said accounts as others have fallen victim to it already.</p><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-30" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DEcxgKhyOO4/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A30%2C%22os%22%3A23099147.19999981%2C%22ls%22%3A1246809.399999857%2C%22le%22%3A1247325.899999857%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="857" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-30" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Pops’ son is the latest celebrity to be a victim of having a fake profile.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/2024/2/4/pops-fernandez-on-martin-nievera-i-don-t-want-to-pretend-we-are-100-okay-1559"><strong>READ: Pops Fernandez on Martin Nievera: ‘I don’t want to pretend we are 100% okay’<br/></strong></a></div><p>“A fake Facebook account is using my son Ram Nievera’s name and our family photo to scam people and spread false information. These posts have caused harm to my family and affected my career and reputation,” she wrote.</p><p>Several screenshots of different accounts using Ram’s name were shared by the singer. In one of the posts of the fake account, it shared a fake medical story which was then linked to another website.</p><p>“I strongly condemn these actions. My team has already reported and removed some of these accounts, and I ask those responsible to stop using our images and posting false content,” she added.</p><p>Pops warned the creator of the fake account to stop scamming using her son’s name or she will resort to taking legal action. She then asked her friends and followers to “massively” report the account in order to prevent more people falling victim to the fake Facebook profile.</p><p>“The safety and well-being of my family are my top priorities, and we will do everything we can to protect ourselves from exploitation or harassment,” she shared.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/2/13/pops-fernandez-pens-appreciation-post-for-martin-nievera-1153"><strong>READ: Pops Fernandez pens appreciation post for Martin Nievera<br/></strong></a></div><p>Fans of the singer expressed their concern for the well-being of their family in the comment section. Other netizens revealed that they already liked the Facebook page without knowing it was a fake account.</p><p>“Don’t give them a chance to do it again...i humbly suggest taking legal action now on their first try..thanks..God bless,” a fan wrote.</p><p>“Oh my. We will be vigilant for you and your family, Pops,” another fan added.</p><p>Meanwhile, Pops is set to stage a concert with Martin Nievera this February 7 at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Tickets for their highly-anticipated concert is already on sale via smtickets.com and SM Tickets outlets nationwide. </p>

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Pops Fernandez slams fake account using her son’s name to scam people

Pops Fernandez slams fake account using her son’s name to scam people

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Published Jan 08, 2025 04:21 PM PHT

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