OnlyFans star CeCe Rose has warned fans to be wary of online imposters after her team reportedly discovered 371 fake accounts using her identity. The Toronto-based creator says scammers are exploiting her photographs and videos to build relationships with followers before allegedly persuading them to hand over money.
Rose, 27, who has more than 2.2 million Instagram followers, says the problem has become increasingly difficult to control. She has also heard disturbing accounts of fans who believed they were in genuine romantic relationships with people pretending to be her, with some reportedly convinced they would eventually meet in person.
'It's gotten so bad, to the point that just the other day, my team found 371 fake accounts', she told a news media outlet.
How the Fake Accounts Target Fans
According to Rose, scammers use her social media content to make their profiles appear convincing. They allegedly approach followers on Instagram and TikTok before moving conversations to private messaging services, including Telegram, Zangi and WhatsApp.
Once there, the impersonators can continue communicating away from the original social media platforms. Rose says some followers have been persuaded that they are speaking directly to her, with the conversations developing into what they believe are personal relationships.
'I've heard stories where somebody genuinely believed they were in a serious relationship with me, including believing we were going to meet or have a future together one day', she said.
Rose first became aware of the issue in 2023, when an OnlyFans subscriber allegedly accused her of taking his money and then ignoring him. She says she later realised that scammers had been using her identity to deceive people.
'At the end of the day, being on social media, everyone has fake accounts pop up. But out of the people in my circle, it's nothing compared to the quantity', she added.
Fan Allegedly Lost £60,000
One of the most concerning stories Rose says she has heard involves a fan who allegedly handed over $80,000 to someone he believed was supporting her ambitions. That amount is roughly £60,000, although the precise sterling equivalent will fluctuate with the exchange rate.
Rose said the man believed he was helping her achieve her goals, when the money was allegedly going to an impersonator instead. 'He drained his bank account trying to support "my ambitions"—the fake scammer's ambitions or whatever story they were feeding to him', she said.
The alleged loss illustrates how impersonation scams can extend beyond stolen photographs and misleading profiles. When victims believe they have developed a personal connection with someone, they may find it harder to recognise manipulation or question repeated requests for financial help.
Rose also worries that many victims never come forward because they feel embarrassed about being deceived. 'I always make it clear they shouldn't feel ashamed', she said. 'If somebody has spent months believing they're building a genuine relationship, finding out the entire thing was fake can be devastating'.
Impersonation Scams Are a Wider Problem
The issue is not limited to creators on subscription platforms. The US Federal Trade Commission reported that consumers lost $3.5 billion to imposter scams in 2025, with such schemes accounting for nearly one in three fraud reports that year. The figure covers imposter scams more broadly and does not represent losses linked specifically to Rose.
Rose believes the scale of the problem may be greater than the stories reaching her. 'And I imagine the stories I'm not hearing. [The scammers] are probably making more money than me', she said.
Her team has reportedly traced at least one suspected impersonator, although the investigation remains ongoing. No conclusion about that individual's responsibility should be drawn while the allegations remain unconfirmed.
CeCe Rose's Warning to Followers
Rose wants fans to remember that a profile displaying her photographs is not proof that they are communicating with her. Followers should check official account details, be cautious when someone quickly moves a conversation to another app, and avoid sending money to people whose identities they cannot independently verify.
In an interview with the New York Post, Rose explained that some victims may feel embarrassed about being deceived, even when they have lost significant amounts of money. She has encouraged them not to blame themselves, stressing that discovering a relationship built on deception can be emotionally devastating.
She also issued a direct warning to followers about requests for cash, saying, 'I won't message you asking for money. That's the most important thing: I will never come to you begging for anything'.
For Rose, the concern is not simply that fake accounts damage her online identity. It is that people who believe they are supporting or building a relationship with her could lose their savings in the process.
Her message to followers is clear: if someone claiming to be CeCe Rose asks for money in a private chat, treat it as a warning sign and verify the account through her established official channels before responding.
