Sandra Bullock is urging fans to stay alert about online scammers who are impersonating her on social media. In a statement to People on Monday, February 3, the Two Weeks Notice actress made it clear that her biggest concern is protecting both her family and innocent people who might fall victim to these scams. However, she emphasized that she won’t be making any further public comments and is instead working with law enforcement to handle the situation.
“I want to make it absolutely clear—I do not have any social media accounts,” said Bullock, 60. “If you come across a profile claiming to be me or someone connected to me, know that it’s a scam. These fake accounts exist solely to manipulate people for money or personal gain.”
Her warning follows a similar statement from her younger sister, Gesine Bullock-Prado, who revealed on Sunday, February 2, that she, too, has been dealing with online impersonators. According to Bullock-Prado, scammers have created numerous fake profiles in her name, leading to an influx of disturbing emails from men who have been tricked into believing they have a personal connection with Sandra.
To combat the issue, Bullock-Prado has spent a significant amount of time reporting these fraudulent accounts to social media platforms, even escalating the matter to a representative at Meta. However, to her frustration, many of these fake profiles remain active. She reassured her followers that her only social media account is dedicated to baking, cooking, animals, and gardening—nothing more.
As part of her warning, Bullock-Prado referenced a shocking real-life case in which a French woman was scammed out of over $800,000 by fraudsters pretending to be Brad Pitt. The woman initially had doubts about the legitimacy of the relationship but, lacking experience with social media, struggled to distinguish between what was real and what was a scam.
Both sisters are urging the public to be extra cautious and not fall for online personas claiming to be celebrities. Their message is clear: If a famous actor suddenly slides into your DMs asking for money, it’s a scam—every single time.