Hanoi [Vietnam], June 16: Following allegations of impersonation in charity appeals, singer Mạnh Quỳnh issued a clarification and advised his audience to be vigilant and avoid being exploited by unscrupulous individuals.
On his personal page, singer Manh Quynh attracted attention when he posted a warning about being impersonated for fraudulent purposes. According to the singer of "The Purple House ," recently several fake accounts have been impersonating him to solicit charity donations , forcing him to speak out and clarify the situation.
Manh Quynh's response
Regarding this information, he clarified: "Quynh does not use TikTok and is not calling for any fundraising programs. Please verify the information from official channels; this could be a scam or impersonation."
At the same time, Manh Quynh urged viewers to carefully check fake accounts and not transfer money until the source of the fundraising appeal is verified. The 70s-era singer also advised users to report fraudulent accounts to TikTok and added: "If you have clear evidence of impersonation for fundraising, you can save screenshots, account links, and the content of the fundraising appeal as evidence."
Manh Quynh's post subsequently garnered much attention. Many netizens expressed outrage at the fact that many unscrupulous individuals are impersonating celebrities for personal gain. With impersonation becoming increasingly common and sophisticated, vigilance among social media users is essential to avoid becoming victims of scammers.
As for Mạnh Quỳnh, he has been actively participating in performances recently, gaining popularity among audiences for his warm, deep voice. Meanwhile, the singer maintains a private life, rarely sharing details about his personal life. In a post celebrating his birthday, Mạnh Quỳnh once expressed: "For the rest of my life, I only wish for good health and optimism to continue contributing to life, to my music-loving audience, and to my loved ones who have silently supported me through the ups and downs of the past years."
Before Mạnh Quỳnh, many Vietnamese celebrities also fell victim to impersonation for the purpose of profiting through sales, including MC Lại Văn Sâm, actress Ngo Thanh Vân, singer Lý Hải, and singer Hoa Minzy. In this situation, many artists chose to speak out and warn on their personal pages, affirming that they would take strong measures if the situation continued.
Source: Thanh Nein Newspaper
