{
  "id": 17253187,
  "title": "Jackie Appiah raises alarm over fake account using her identity",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/jackie-appiah-raises-alarm-over-fake-account-using-her-identity",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-30T15:45:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/jackie-appiah-raises-alarm-over-fake-account-using-her-identity/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ghanaian actress Jackie Appiah has expressed concern over a fraudulent TikTok account that appears to be using her identity without her permission. In a statement posted on social media, she confirmed the account's inauthenticity and emphasized that it has no affiliation with her or her team. Jackie Appiah made it clear that she did not give the account her approval, nor did it have her authorization to represent her, engage in business transactions, solicit funds, or interact with followers on her behalf.\n\nThe actress warned that anyone who engages with the account does so at their own risk, as they may become victims of fraud. She implored her fans to report and block the account in order to stop others from being deceived. Jackie Appiah urged her followers to rely solely on her verified and official social media platforms for accurate information, communication, and business dealings. This warning follows a growing number of incidents involving the misuse of celebrities' identities on social media, which can lead to followers being misled and potentially defrauded by these fake accounts.",
  "summary": "Ghanaian actress Jackie Appiah has cautioned fans and members of the public against engaging with a TikTok account allegedly using her identity without her authorisation. In a public notice shared on social media, the actress clarified that the account was fake and had no connection to her or her management team. She stressed that she […]",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}