Jackie Redmond warns fans of social media scammers

One big thing: WWE interviewer Jackie Redmond alerts fans to impersonators seeking money

Jackie Redmond, a popular WWE backstage interviewer, took to X (formerly Twitter) to warn fans about scammers posing as her and requesting money or gift cards.

The details:

• A fan shared screenshots of a conversation with someone pretending to be Redmond, asking them to purchase a Razer Gold or Steam card.

• Redmond responded quickly, stating she would “NEVER EVER ask you for money or to go purchase phones gift cards etc.”

• She advised that if such messages come from her verified account, it means she’s been hacked.

Why it matters:

The incident highlights the growing problem of social media scams targeting wrestling fans, exploiting their admiration for WWE personalities.

By the numbers:

• Redmond joined WWE in 2022 after a successful career as an NHL reporter.
• WWE has over 1 billion social media followers across its various accounts.

The bottom line:

Fans need to remain vigilant against online scams, even when they appear to come from verified accounts of their favorite wrestling personalities.

What’s your experience with social media scams in the wrestling community? Share your thoughts in the comments below.