Kelly Rowland Warns Fans About Ridiculous Scam Being Done In Her Name

LOADINGERROR LOADINGIn 2001, Destiny’s Child warned us all: we weren’t “ready for this jelly.” Fast forward 24 years later, and one-third of the group has another not-so-fun warning for her fans.On Thursday, Kelly Rowland reportedly caught wind of a scam being done in her name, by a shady Instagram account with the username @iam.kellyrowland.The con artist messaged at least one fan while pretending to be Rowland, according to a screenshot the real Rowland shared on Instagram, People reported.Advertisement “Hey, this is Kelly Rowland from Destiny’s Child,” the scammer wrote.

“I have lost my credit card and need money for a plain ticket so I can fly to your city to perform.Can you send me money?” Kelly Rowland attends the 2024 Baby2Baby Gala on November 09, 2024 in West Hollywood, California.

Rodin Eckenroth via Getty ImagesPresumably hoping to cash in on fans’ nostalgic longing for the trio, the scammer sweetened the deal, promising to “bring Beyoncé” along for the ride, People reported.Advertisement Then the user replied, “Hello this is Beyoncé,” insinuating that the “Crazy In Love” singer was in on the chat.In a now-expired Instagram Story, People reported, Rowland took a screenshot of the message and wrote over the text, “Be careful out here!” She also made sure to point out the glaring typo of “plain” and cheekily asked her fans, “And don’t you think I know how to spell “P-L-A-N-E.” We Need Your SupportOther news outlets have retreated behind paywalls.At HuffPost, we believe journalism should be free for everyone.Would you help us provide essential information to our readers during this critical time? We can't do it without you.Can't afford to contribute? Support HuffPost by creating a free account and log in while you read.You've supported HuffPost before, and we'll be honest — we could use your help again.

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