BBC’s Naga Munchetty Targeted In Social Media Scam With Fake Nude Photos

BBC presenter Naga Munchetty has spoken out after scammers used doctored nude images of her in fraudulent social media advertisements.

The fabricated images, along with misleading headlines, have been circulating on platforms like Facebook and X, falsely linking her to financial scams.

Munchetty, who is no stranger to online misinformation, described the incident as both “mortifying and bemusing.”

She revealed that clicking on the fake ads led users to scam websites disguised as BBC News articles, falsely claiming she had given a controversial interview revealing a “lucrative loophole” for making money.

These sites were designed to trick people into handing over money or personal information.

Her BBC 5 Live team investigated and reported the scam, leading to the removal of at least one fraudulent website.

However, Munchetty warned that new sites would likely appear soon. The broadcaster emphasized the dangers of such scams, citing similar cases involving Martin Lewis and Chris Packham, whose names and images have also been exploited to deceive the public.

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, confirmed it was taking action against impersonation scams, while Munchetty urged people to remain vigilant.

“I hope raising awareness will make it less worthwhile for scammers,” she said, adding that people should be cautious about what they click on and believe online.

The BBC has reached out to X and Bluesky for comment, as concerns grow over the increasing use of deepfakes and online fraud targeting public figures.