Paige Spiranac Issues Urgent Warning as Impersonation Scams Return: “Please Stop…”

Paige Spiranac is once again sounding the alarm over a growing problem that continues to follow her massive online popularity—fake accounts impersonating her across social media platforms and messaging apps.

With more than 4 million followers on Instagram and over a million on X, Spiranac has become one of the most recognizable figures in golf media. But that visibility has also made her a frequent target for scammers and impersonators attempting to exploit her name.

“I DON’T HAVE A TELEGRAM!”

The issue resurfaced recently when Spiranac took to X (formerly Twitter) to directly address fans and warn them about ongoing impersonation activity.

“I DON’T HAVE A TELEGRAM! Please stop talking to people on there claiming to be me, a family member, or someone from my team. Thank you!” she wrote.

The post, shared on October 7, 2025, quickly gained traction, drawing tens of thousands of views as fans reacted to yet another reminder of how widespread the problem has become.

This is not the first time Spiranac has had to clarify her official communication channels. In fact, she has repeatedly emphasized that any accounts claiming to be her outside of her verified platforms are fake.

A Recurring and Frustrating Problem

Spiranac has dealt with impersonation issues for years, often calling attention to bizarre situations involving fake profiles interacting with each other while pretending to be her.

In one instance in July 2025, she shared a screenshot of two impersonator accounts seemingly responding to one another.

“Fake me responding to another fake me lol I feel like they could make a Black Mirror episode about impersonating accounts because it’s out of control,” she wrote.

Earlier cases go back even further. In 2023, she highlighted another unusual situation where two fake accounts were essentially engaging in a conversation while posing as her identity.

These repeated incidents illustrate just how persistent and uncontrolled impersonation has become in the digital space, especially for high-profile public figures.

Clearing Up Confusion for Fans

Spiranac has made it clear multiple times that she only communicates through her verified accounts on Instagram, X, and her official platform, Passes. Any other account claiming to represent her is not legitimate.

She has repeatedly urged fans to be cautious, especially when approached through private messages or unfamiliar platforms.

“Hi, just a friendly reminder I don’t have a Telegram or anything like that,” she wrote in another post reinforcing her warning.

Her goal, she says, is to prevent fans from being misled into unsafe situations involving fraudulent accounts.

Scams That Go Beyond Social Media

While impersonation may begin with fake profiles, Spiranac has previously spoken about how these scams can escalate into serious financial and emotional harm for victims.

In some reported cases, scammers have attempted to extract money from unsuspecting fans by pretending to be her or members of her team. These situations have, at times, led to significant financial losses for individuals who believed they were communicating with the real Spiranac.

She has also warned that impersonators sometimes use manipulated images or fabricated conversations to appear more convincing, making it increasingly difficult for fans to distinguish real from fake accounts.

A Wider Problem Across Golf and Sports

Spiranac is far from the only athlete dealing with this issue.

Other high-profile golfers have also faced similar impersonation problems in recent years, prompting widespread warnings across the sport.

LPGA star Nelly Korda has previously alerted fans about fake accounts using her name to attempt scams, emphasizing that she would never request money or personal information through social media.

Charley Hull has also addressed similar concerns, urging followers not to engage with accounts offering paid meet-and-greet opportunities or fan club memberships under her name.

Michelle Wie West and Jennifer Kupcho have likewise issued public warnings, highlighting that impersonators often attempt to create realistic profiles using stolen images and copied biographies.

Despite repeated alerts from athletes across the sport, many fans continue to fall victim to these schemes.

The Growing Challenge of Digital Identity

The rise of social media has given athletes unprecedented access to fans, but it has also created new risks that are increasingly difficult to control.

For personalities like Paige Spiranac, whose online presence is central to her career, maintaining control over her digital identity is an ongoing challenge.

Impersonation accounts not only confuse fans but can also damage trust, create safety risks, and lead to financial scams that are difficult to trace or stop.

“Please Stop…”

At the center of Spiranac’s latest message is a simple request—one she has had to repeat multiple times over the years.

A plea for awareness.

A plea for caution.

And a plea for the public to recognize which accounts are real and which are not.

As impersonation cases continue to surface, her warnings remain consistent: fans should rely only on verified platforms and avoid engaging with accounts claiming to be her elsewhere.

In an increasingly complex digital world, that message has never been more important.