‘Why do people do this?’ Alex Scott apologises to fans who were ‘fooled’ by scam profile

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BBC presenter shared how someone had been impersonating her on Telegram in an update today.On Saturday morning, the Football Focus presenter shared the news with her 367,000 followers on Twitter.She penned: “Can someone at @telegram please take down the account with someone trying to claim they are me on your site.“Thank you for those that have informed me about this and sorry if you have been fooled.“Why do people do this stupidness!!”Telegram is an instant messaging platform that uses end-to-end encryption.This allows users to send text and voice messages, make voice and video calls as well as share files.Alex later replied to a follower who suggested why she’d been impersonated.Jim Parlett replied on Twitter: “Well, quite frankly, Alex, we'd all like to have your smile, sense of humour and graciousness.“So I think they're just jealous!”Flattered, Alex replied: “Haha..

thank you.“Just the fact they are trying to rob people out of money… not cool at all!!”Alex was left so concerned by the news, she also shared the warning on her Instagram.Posting in view of her 1.2 million followers, she shared the tweet on her Instagram Story.Alex asked: “If people can also help report this I really appreciate it.”She also posted the phrases “important info” and “attention” around her story.Elsewhere, Alex has been back working on Football Focus today.The presenter shared some insight into getting ready to present the show.She showed herself in the studio before heading to hair and make-up.Alex took a break from her presenting duties over Christmas as she headed to the Maldives.She posted several sun-kissed snaps from her trip where she learned to dive.The star admitted she’d been working to overcome her fear of water on the.