Nick Newman is dealing with a threat named Matt Clark on The Young and the Restless. He’s been posing as Mitch Bacall in Los Angeles. Meanwhile, actor Joshua Morrow broke his social media silence to warn fans about an online threat.
Key Takeaways
- Nick is on a mission to stop Matt Clark before he causes any more harm to his family.
- Joshua Morrow shared a rare social media post, warning fans to “be smart.”
- Online personators continue to cause trouble on social media.
- The person in question appeared to be posing as the actor.
Joshua Morrow Speaks Out
Morrow rarely posts on social media. But when he does, you know it’s important. A fake account on X, formerly Twitter, with the handle @joshuamorrow507 made the rounds. The user in question engaged with a Y&R fan on an old photo of Morrow’s son Crew (who plays Will Spencer on The Bold and the Beautiful).
The post is from 2017, when Morrow’s son ended up in the hospital. At the time, Morrow wrote, “I love having hyper athletic boys who are fearless… downside is the emergency rooms have the Morrows on speed dial.”
Morrow can relate to Nick, whose son, Noah (Lucas Adams, who is expecting his first child), is currently recovering from a horrific car crash. Fans could also relate to Morrow. Some shared their parenting advice. One fan in particular offered the actor some well-wishes.
Strangely enough, on Wednesday, November 12, the fake account responded, “Thank you so much, my beloved fan, I want you to support his [medical] bills.” Morrow took wind of the comment and warned fans about online impersonators.
“This is a fake. Nobody on our show or anyone in the public eye is going to do that. Be smart,” Morrow simply posted. Fans took to the post to thank him for looking out for them. Meanwhile, others reported and blocked the account, which you can also do, if you have an X account.
The soap vet isn’t the only one who’s dealing with impersonators. Nick just stared down Matt Clark, who went by the name Mitch Bacall. Now, Nick is convinced that Matt is involved in Noah’s accident.
Protect Yourself From Impersonators
As always, you can protect yourself from impersonators. Most of the time, celebrities, soap stars, and public figures have handles that display their first and last name. They rarely use numbers, unless you’re @taylorswift13.
Always check if the account in question has a blue checkmark or verification badge next to the user handle, which ensures it’s legitimate. They will never ask fans for money.
Unfortunately, scammers are getting smarter. They’re using deepfake technology to lure fans into sending money. Earlier this year, General Hospital star Steve Burton warned his fans about a deepfake scam using his likeness and image.
