Dolly Parton fans tricked by fake TikTok account that amassed thousands of followers before it was taken down

foxnews.com:

A fake TikTok account claiming to be run by Dolly Parton amassed thousands of followers before the app’s developers finally got wise to the hoax.

On Sunday, a TikTok account emerged under the handle @itsdollyparton that claimed to be the official account fans of the 75-year-old singer could follow. "Dolly" even posted a video of herself in a bright yellow top with matching blue and yellow patterned pants to debut on the app.

The video shows Parton sharing an uplifting message with her viewers that "it will be OK."  A fake TikTok account for Dolly Parton amassed thosuands of followers before it was taken down. (Netflix) However, a representative for Parton confirmed to Fox News that the account was not set up officially by the singer or her.