Reba McEntire Sends Urgent Message to Fans to ‘Protect’ Themselves [Video]

While Reba McEntire is currently celebrating some newfound sitcom success with Happy’s Place on NBC, she was forced to lay out a serious warning for fans on social media. The country legend posted the message for fans on her social media, noting that fans should take extra precautions online.

“I and my team will NEVER correspond with you from a direct message or cell phone number asking you for money in order to meet me,” McEntire’s Instagram post reads. “PLEASE PROTECT YOURSELF ONLINE and do not give out any personal information, purchase gift cards or send money electronically to someone you do not know.”

McEntire is the latest famous name to see their name used for scams and phishing. Many fans get their fandom used against them to make money or get personal information. There’s also plenty of catfishing going on, which plays out time and time again.

Some people get inundated with messages just for …