Sir Tom Jones has warned fans about an ongoing scam involving fake social media accounts impersonating the legendary Welsh singer and members of his team.
The 85-year-old’s management issued a statement on Instagram earlier today, alerting followers that fraudsters are actively targeting fans and members of the public.
“Regrettably, it has come to our attention there are many fake online profiles impersonating Sir Tom Jones and/or his team, who are attempting to scam fans and members of the public,” the message read.
The warning comes amid growing concern over celebrity impersonation scams, with some victims reportedly losing thousands of pounds.
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Sir Tom Jones' management shared the message on behalf of the star
| PAThe statement stressed Sir Tom never communicates directly with individuals through social media platforms.
“Sir Tom DOES NOT personally or directly communicate to individuals via his social channels,” the post said.
Fans were urged to take immediate action if contacted by any account claiming to represent the singer or his management.
“If a fake profile tries to chat to you privately, report and block them. This will NOT be Sir Tom Jones or his team,” the warning continued.
Tom Jones in 1978
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Sir Tom’s team said they were deeply concerned about scammers deliberately targeting vulnerable people online.
“It is sad and disheartening to hear of these scammers attempting to trap and abuse vulnerable people, so please be careful and stay safe online,” the statement concluded.
The message was posted as a black screen with red text and shared to the singer’s Instagram story to maximise its reach.
Fans of the It’s Not Unusual singer were quick to respond with messages of support in the comments.
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“Yes I have seen sooo many,” one follower wrote, while another said: “Nice one Tom, well said.”
“Please be careful people. Come out of your delusion, Tom Jones does not want to know you or communicate privately with you. No celebrity does,” one user warned.
Others shared their own experiences of reporting fake profiles, with one joking: “So I shouldn’t send sexbomb69 my bank details?”
According to the National Fraud Helpline, this type of deception is becoming increasingly common, with fraudsters routinely adopting celebrity personas.
Sir Tom’s team reiterated that any private messages claiming to be from the singer or his representatives should be treated as fraudulent.
This is not the first time the issue has been addressed by Sir Tom’s management.
A similar warning was issued across his Instagram and X accounts in November 2024, clarifying that the singer only operates verified profiles on Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok.
The scams have already claimed victims, including a woman in her nineties from the New Forest who lost £13,000 in 2024 after communicating with someone posing as Sir Tom.
Tom Jones addressed the fraudsters who are scamming his fans out of money
| ITVIn a separate case, a man in his sixties from the same area was targeted by a fraudster impersonating Celine Dion.
The Pontypridd-born performer remains an active presence in the music industry.
His 2021 album Surrounded By Time topped the UK charts, making him the oldest male solo artist to achieve a number one at the age of 80.
Sir Tom has continued touring in recent years, including two headline shows at Cardiff Castle last August.
He is due to headline CarFest at Silverstone this June alongside Nile Rodgers & Chic, Rick Astley and Jessie J.
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