“FAKE!!!”: Days After John Daly Incident, Lexi Thompson Feels Helpless & Warns Fans Over Identity Theft

The golf world is no stranger to drama and controversy! But a recent string of incidents left players and fans alike feeling uneasy. From unexpected twists on the course to unsettling revelations off it, the sport is grappling with a new reality. Just days after John Daly’s publicized incident, Lexi Thompson has taken to social media about her struggles. And the latest threat is all too personal.

In a recent revelation, Lexi Thompson spoke out about her harrowing experience with identity theft. The LPGA Tour player took to Instagram, pleading with her fans to beware of scammers pretending to be her, her manager, or even her family. “Hi everybody! Just want to post another story saying that please don’t fall for these pages that are pretending to be me, my manager, my family etc!! These are all FAKE. This is my ONE and ONLY page,” she warned.

The 29-year-old’s warning didn’t stop there. She also revealed that scammers are taking their tactics to other platforms, creating fake Telegram channels to trick fans into thinking they’re communicating with her directly. “I believe there are telegram to make you think you are talking to me,” she said, her frustration and concern evident. “So sorry for all this; I really wish I could do something about it. Please just report the pages!”