The veteran actress said the adverts are fraudulent and unauthorised.
Actress Leleti Khumalo’s team has issued a statement warning the public about a scam using her name and image to promote a medical drug.
The fake adverts circulating on social media claim the product can quickly and naturally relieve joint pain, among other ailments, and falsely present Khumalo as a client with a fabricated testimony.
The team clarified that Khumalo is not involved in any medical endorsements or brand partnerships of this nature.
“It has come to our attention that multiple online pages and advertisements are falsely using the name and image of Leleti Khumalo to promote a medical drug.
“We have received several screenshots and reports regarding this matter, and we wish to state clearly: this is a scam,” the statement read.
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‘Adverts are fraudulent and unauthorised’
The team emphasised that the adverts are fraudulent and unauthorised, adding that Khumalo does not have TikTok or X accounts.
“Leleti Khumalo is in no way, shape or form associated with any medical endorsements, brand deals, or campaigns of this nature. Any such claims are fraudulent and unauthorised.
“These pages and advertisements are illegally using Leleti Khumalo’s likeness to mislead the public. We strongly advise the public not to click on, engage with, or share any links or content that claim to be endorsed by Leleti Khumalo unless the information is published directly on her official social media platforms.”
Khumalo’s management said they are working with the relevant authorities to address the scam and protect both the public and Khumalo’s reputation.
“We take this matter very seriously and are working with the relevant authorities to address it. Protecting the public from scams and safeguarding Leleti Khumalo’s name and reputation remain our top priorities.”