Tim Matheson, who plays Doc Mullins in Virgin River, has warned fans about fake accounts impersonating him on social media.
The 78-year-old actor said people are using his name online and creating fraudulent profiles that are not genuine.
Tim recently got a lot of new attention because Virgin River is still very popular, now in its seventh season and already renewed for an eighth.
His character has become a fan favorite, which also brought him more attention outside of the show.
However, all his fans started noticing something strange when they saw changes and unusual activity linked to his social media.
Some even asked him directly about it, thinking that something was wrong.
Matheson later cleared the air, explaining that there are fake accounts using his name and he has reported them as they appear.
After the star’s message, fans felt relieved and continued to share their love for his role in the series.
Tim Matheson has been in the industry for many years, where he started as a child actor and later worked in well-known films and shows such as The zoo and the West Wing.
Now, even with all the attention, he’s reminding fans to be careful online and only trust real accounts.
