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Salvage Hunter Drew Pritchard issues warning as impersonator creates fake profile

Salvage Hunter Drew Pritchard has issued a warning over concerns about a fake Facebook account in his name. The celebrity antiques dealers from Conwy spoke out to protect his fans from scammers. It is understood someone has tried to impersonate Drew on social media and had been asking for money. The successful TV star took to Facebook to reiterate that he never has or ever will ask anyone for money. He urged those who had been contacted to report the bogus page and to never give money to anyone claiming to be him. On his official Facebook page, he wrote: "Some you have been asking if I have received the money you sent me. PLEASE do not send money to anyone claiming to be me. I have not asked, and will not ask, anyone for money. "It seems there is someone impersonating me and requesting money. Be warned, IT IS NOT ME." He had also posted: "Once again, I want to clarify that I have not any other page or group. If you come across any, please note that it is not associated with me. Kindly do me a favour and report them. Thank you." There has been a rise in fake celebrity social media accounts where scammers pretend to be stars to then make requests for money. It was highlighted by BBC Morning Live after presenter Gethin Jones saw a fake account use his identity on social media to try to get people to invest in a crypto-currency. New Salvage Hunter on working with 'mate' Drew Pritchard and secret of the show As well as starring in Salvage Hunters for years, Drew has also filmed Georgian House Restoration, which documented his restoration of a Grade I-listed Georgian townhouse in Bath, Somerset.