Golf influencer and media sensation Paige Spiranac has issued a serious warning to her millions of fans after discovering that scammers have been impersonating her on social media.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter) earlier this week, the 31-year-old clarified that she does not have an account on Telegram, the popular messaging app often used by creators and communities. Paige urged fans to be cautious and to stop engaging with anyone claiming to be her—or part of her inner circle—on the platform.
“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 quickly went viral, with fans flooding the comments section—some sharing stories of how they’d almost been scammed, while others joked about the bizarre number of “PaigeSpiranac” accounts that follow them.
One user replied, “I can’t tell you how many PaigeSpiranac(s) I have following me. LOL. As annoying as it may be for you, you should also be a little flattered.” Another teased, “Wait… you mean you don’t really need money for new golf clubs? I already Cash Apped you.”
While the jokes kept coming, the message behind Paige’s post was clear—be vigilant. Fake accounts and impersonation scams have become increasingly common, especially targeting celebrities and influencers with massive online followings.
For context, Telegram is a cloud-based messaging app founded in 2013 by Pavel and Nikolai Durov, known for its encrypted chats, massive group capabilities, and open API. Despite its reputation for privacy and speed, the app has often been exploited by scammers and impersonators due to its loose content moderation policies.
Paige’s warning serves as a reminder that no one is immune to online fraud, even high-profile figures. As more fans engage directly with influencers across platforms, it’s easy for bad actors to exploit their trust for personal gain.
So, if you ever get a message from someone claiming to be Paige Spiranac asking for money—or even a tee time—it’s definitely not her.
