Sandra Bullock, known for fiercely guarding her privacy, has issued a rare public statement warning fans about fraudulent social media accounts impersonating her. The 60-year-old actress expressed deep concern over the growing scams, which have reportedly led to people being deceived and even financially exploited.
“My family’s safety, as well as the innocent people being taken advantage of, is my deep concern,” Bullock told People magazine. “There will be a time when I will comment more, but for now, our focus is helping law enforcement handle this matter.”
She emphasised that she has no social media presence and warned the public that any account claiming to be her is fake. “Please be aware that I do not participate in any form of social media. Any accounts pretending to be me or anyone associated with me are fake and have been created for financial gain or to exploit people around me,” she stated.
Her sister speaks Out
Bullock’s statement follows an alarming warning from her sister, Gesine Bullock-Prado, who revealed that scammers have been using fake profiles to manipulate unsuspecting victims. She explained that some men have been tricked into believing they are in a relationship with Bullock and have even sent large sums of money.
“I spend multiple times a day reporting fakes, dealing with weird & scary emails to my BUSINESS and HOME from men who believe that, through one of these many fake ‘me’s, they have a relationship with my sister through private messages and have been giving (sometimes) THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS to an incredibly famous and successful grown-ass woman,” she wrote.
She also exposed the scale of the issue, revealing that these scams are often run by organised crime rings. Fake groups have even been created where impersonators post “official statements” pretending to be Bullock.
Law enforcement involvement
Bullock-Prado has taken an active role in fighting these scams, reporting fraudulent accounts to both social media platforms and a security service that works directly with Meta employees. However, she admitted the situation had escalated to the point where local law enforcement had to intervene.
“The only reason I stay on Facebook is to monitor this for my own knowledge so I am aware of the danger coming at me,” she wrote. “And yes, because of these scams, I’ve had to involve local law enforcement and they’ve been outstanding.”
She urged fans to report and block suspicious accounts, reminding them that she only maintains one official account focused on her personal interests, including baking, animals, and gardening.
With both sisters actively working to combat these scams, they hope to raise awareness about the dangers of social media impersonation and protect people from falling victim to fraud.