The Topp Twins are warning supporters to beware of online scammers after their official Facebook page was hacked.
The Kiwi comedy icons, Jools and Lynda Topp – who are both undergoing breast cancer treatment – on Sunday made a post explaining that a fake Topp Twins Facebook page had been created which is messaging people offering prizes and money.
“Someone has set up a fake TT Page offering prizes, this is a scam,” the post reads.
The pair advised people not to open any messages offering prizes or money, and report it if they can.
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“We are working on this to try and shut this down. Lynda & Jools.”
News of the scam comes as the Topp Twins continue to raise money to fund their cancer treatment through their own Givealittle page, with the Topp Twins Cancer Support Fund receiving $127,890 in donations over the last eight weeks.
Jools is receiving palliative care, while Lynda is undergoing six months of chemotherapy.
The fake page offered “50 lucky people” the chance to get a “special prize $1000”.
More than 50 people have responded to the Topp Twins warning on Sunday, with many expressing anger and outrage that the two national treasures…
