Bradley Walsh has previously warned fans over fake scam accounts online – and it’s also affecting his son Barney!
The Chase presenter, 62, and his 24-year-old son are known for their hilarious antics on ITV’s Breaking Dad.
But in a post on social media earlier this year, Barney got serious as he issued a warning to his followers over fake accounts.
Bradley Walsh and his son Barney issue warnings
Barney explained that some of his followers have been targeted by fake accounts pretending to be his management.
In a post on Instagram Story, he wrote: “Hi guys! I’ve had a few of you dm me lately showing me screenshots of various accounts claiming to be me or my agent/management.
“Just to let you all know – this is my only Instagram account!
They are not real!
“If you get any messages from other account claiming to be me or management then please know they are not real and you should block or report them.”
He concluded: “Thanks everyone x.”
Bradley previously warned fans over scam advertisements last year.
Read more: Breaking Dad: Bradley Walsh’s emotional confession about son Barney
In November, the star shared a video as he backed Martin Lewis’ campaign against paid-for scam adverts.
At the time, Bradley shared on Instagram: “Hi Instas, just a post regarding scam adverts across the web.
“Please don’t fall for them as I and many of my colleagues in our industry have not endorsed them. We signed a letter yesterday which I will also post. Please keep safe and I’ll post again tomorrow. Brad.”
Barney’s new TV role
Fans of Barney were thrilled to discover recently that he’s landed a new TV role.
Barney will have a guest spot in series 12 of sun-drenched TV drama Death in Paradise.
Taking to Twitter last month, the official account of the BBC One favourite confirmed that Barney will be joining the show.
They wrote: “We’re thrilled to announce #TheLarkins’ Barney Walsh is one of our series 12 guest stars!”
Posting to their 42.5k followers, they also released a first-look image of Barney.
Naturally, fans were over the moon to hear Barney will be starring in the new series.
Many took to Twitter to express their excitement over his casting.
“Yay, love Barney Walsh. Looking forward to watching the episode he’s guest starring in,” one fan wrote.
A second penned: “Good luck Barney. Love watching you act.”
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