Linda Robson has revealed her horror experience at the hands of sick scammers who pretended to be her daughter to steal from her.
The Loose Women panelist, 66, told The Mirror how she was left ‘shaken’ after receiving a normal-seeming text from someone she presumed was her daughter.
The star explained that the scammers were very convincing and even used her daughter’s nickname of Bobbi Girl to convince her the text was real.
Because of Linda’s terrifying ordeal, she is now encouraging the older generation to educate themselves about online safety.
Linda told the publication that she received a text from her daughter asking for help while she was filming Loose Women and was so convinced she was almost ready to send the scammers £150.
She said: ‘I was on Loose Women when I got a message from my daughter, saying ‘I’ve dropped my phone down the toilet, can you send me some money?’
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Linda Robson has revealed her horror experience at the hands of sick scammers who pretended to be her daughter to steal from her
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The star explained that the scammers were very convincing and even used her daughter’s nickname of Bobbi Girl to convince her the text was real (pictured with her daughter Bobbie, 27)
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Because of Linda’s terrifying ordeal, she is now encouraging the older generation to educate themselves about online safety
‘I rang her and then she texted me saying ‘I can’t pick up the phone because it’s gone down the toilet.’
‘It sounded like it was my daughter, she was saying things we would say to each other, and used her nickname for her – Bobbi Girl.’
Linda went on to say that she was only stopped from sending any cash after a Loose Women boss intervened and warned her she was probably being scammed.
And to check, Linda asked the scammers a personal family question.
‘I asked the person on the phone for the name of our dog. They said Gerald, and I said: ‘No, my dog’s called Dolly.’ So that’s when I knew I was being scammed.’ she said.
The TV presenter explained that she was surprised by how convincing the scammers were.
She added that its becoming even scarier as she hears of more instances of it happening to more people including her friends and family.
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She added that its becoming even scarier as she hears of more instances of it happening to more people including her friends and family
Linda talks about kids caring for her duing mental health struggles
In a bid to tackle the technology gap, Linda has joined forces with BT Group to encourage people to brush up on their digital skills.
Linda recently lifted the lid on her feud with her Birds Of A Feather co-stars Pauline Quirke and Lesley Joseph.
The actress, 66, revealed the whole gang would be keen to reunite for the much-loved comedy after last month marked 35 years since the day filming for the show began.
Speculation of rift between Linda and Pauline was reported back in 2021 after it was revealed the duo were no longer on speaking terms.
However, Linda put any rumours of the pair not getting on to bed as she confirmed she would definitely be keen for a reunion.
Speaking to Marina Berry at the Lifestyle Awards, the presenter asked if the show might make a comeback.
Linda replied: ‘Well I think because it was our anniversary on the 16th of October it was 35 years ago to the day that we started and it has just sort of gone viral and everyone has gone mad saying “Bring back Birds Of A Feather”.
‘You never know, fingers crossed. We are all up for it if they want us. I would definitely, 100% be up for it.’
