Kate Beckinsale has shared her terrifying experience with catfish who allegedly lured victims to turn up at her home – and revealed how she was eventually forced to move out after a string of strange men appeared on her doorstep late one night.
Speaking to her 5.5 million Instagram followers on Wednesday, the 49-year-old actress revealed that during lockdown “several men” were caught online by “scammers” posing as her, leading the boys to believe they were ‘ would have a relationship with her – previously invited her to his home in Los Angeles.
The Hollywood star revealed that the boys’ attack left her and then-boyfriend Goody Grace, 25, living in fear, while the catfish victims were “humiliated” when they learned the truth, with some eventually arrested.
The scammers were so desperate to fool their victims that they even created fake social media profiles for their beloved cat Clive, who became an internet celebrity thanks to his presence on Kate’s Instagram account.
Shocking: Kate Beckinsale (pictured last month) shared her horrifying experience with catfish allegedly luring victims to turn up at her home address
let him out! Scammers were so desperate to fool their victims that they even created fake social media profiles for their beloved cat Clive (seen).
She was eventually forced to move after a number of strange men showed up at her door late one night.” Her LA home is pictured above
“During the lockdown, several men were ambushed by flying from out of state to Los Angeles, finding out my home address and late at night (a number of nights over a period of several weeks) at showing up at my front door. some kind of relationship,” she wrote.
“Me and my boyfriend at the time absolutely loved it, the guys who were hooked were humiliated and some arrested, the scammers weren’t caught and eventually I had to move.”
Making it clear that she would never personally contact men on social media, she shared a video clip of comedian Jimmy Wyngarde playing a lovelorn man who was convinced he was having a cyber affair with Kate.
Kate captioned the hilarious clip: “I’m posting this again because a) @[Jimmy] (who I don’t know personally) made it and it’s funny and really well done and b) can this please be the definitive answer for anyone who thinks I’m texting them or talking to them on Google Hangouts or asking them to Money or send photos of my passport or driver’s license – or have my personal assistant notify it on my behalf or something similar – this is definitely not me and you are being exploited in a horrible way and please report and block anyone who does this do to you Long story short, if you think I’m writing to you, I’m not.”
Kate’s fans were quick to offer their support, with some even revealing they had been approached by scammers posing as the star but ignored the news.
One follower said there were fake profiles posing as her Persian cat.
He shared: “Unfortunately I have received messages from those here impersonating you and other select (now) [even] does a fake Clive profile appear?) and on Facebook, [some] I even used your profile picture to lure me in, but I was smart and thought damn.’
Horrified, Kate replied, “Oh god, not Clive either, is there nothing sacred?”
Another fan lightened the mood by joking: “Oh I’ve been waiting for you at Wolverhampton station for three hours now where are you Kate? PS just the five minute argument is enough for now,” prompting Kate to warmly reply, “Hahaha.”
Shocking: The Hollywood star revealed via Instagram that the men’s attack left her and then-boyfriend Goody Grace, 25, living in fear
Poor Clive: Kate’s fans were quick to support her, with some revealing they had been approached by scammers posing as a star but ignored the news. =
Oh dear: Another fan brightened the mood by joking that he had been cheated on
Kate listed her Los Angeles home for $3.995 million in August 2021, and it sold just weeks after she put it up for sale, the New York Post reported at the time
She bought the sprawling, 3,600-square-foot, four-bedroom, five-bathroom mansion in 2006, 15 years earlier, for $3.595 million.
At the time of the catfish attack, Kate was dating Canadian singer Goody.
The couple broke up in October 2020 after nine months of dating and just three months after publicly declaring their love for each other.
Their relationship raised eyebrows at the time because Goody is just two years older than their daughter, 22-year-old Lily, who she shared with ex-partner Michael Sheen for eight years.
A source told People at the time that the split “wasn’t a problem for Kate,” adding, “It was great for Kate to have him with her during lockdown.”
The source went on to say that Goody is “young and has different priorities than hers” and that Kate “totally understands that.”
Kate was previously married to director Len Wiseman for 12 years, but filed for divorce in 2016.
Kate listed her Los Angeles home for $3.995 million in August 2021, and it sold just weeks after she put it up for sale, the New York Post reported at the time.
She bought the sprawling 3,600-square-foot, four-bedroom, five-bathroom mansion in 2006, 15 years earlier, for $3.595 million.
The house is located in Brentwood above the beautiful Mandeville Canyon – and it sits on almost half an acre of land.
The house is located in Brentwood above the beautiful Mandeville Canyon – and it sits on almost half an acre of land
The most notable feature is a private bridge that leads from the master suite to a secret hot tub hidden in an alcove on a hill above the house.
Other luxurious amenities include a library/study combo with built-in bookshelves, a living room with a stone fireplace, a formal dining room, and a gourmet kitchen with two large islands.
At the time of the catfish attack, Kate was dating Canadian singer Goody Grace, 24. The couple broke up in October 2020 after nine months of dating (photo May 2020).
Its most notable feature is a private bridge that leads from the master suite to a secret hot tub tucked away in an alcove on the hill above the house, but other luxurious amenities include a large porch, library-work combo with built-in bookshelves. , a spacious living room with a stone fireplace, a formal dining room with white paneling and taupe walls, and a gourmet kitchen with two large islands, stainless steel appliances and marble cabinets.
Meanwhile, Kate’s post comes after she sparked concern earlier this month when she revealed she was suffering from a mystery illness.
She took to Instagram to share a selfie with her drip as she revealed she had been going through a “rough time”.
To add to her woes, the Underworld star said at the time that her beloved cat Clive was also struggling and had been taken to the vet.
Alongside a series of photos, the mum-of-one wrote: “Rough week or two for us both. Thanks to everyone who loved us. Prayers for my Clive and better days.”
Kate hasn’t publicized her own or her cat’s health issues, but fans were quick to share their support and well wishes.
Source: Daily Mail
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