“Y&R’s Michael Graziadei Gives Shocking Warning – Fans Won’t Believe What’s Happening!”
Michael Graziadei has a clear message for fans: If someone pretending to be him slides into your DMs, don’t believe the hype — and definitely don’t send gift cards.
Michael Graziadei, who plays Daniel Romalotti on The Young and the Restless, is speaking out to protect his fans — this time from a scammer posing as him on Instagram.
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The actor took to his own verified Instagram account to call attention to the situation, sharing a screenshot of the impersonating profile and making it clear that it’s a fake.
“This is NOT me,” he warned. “Please do not give them your personal info, or send them money or gift cards or whatever these scumbags are asking for. I will never contact you from a fake account.”
Michael went on to urge fans to be smart, stay alert, and not fall victim to online cons. “Please don’t fall for this,” he added. “Report and block this fake account. And please spread the word.”
It’s an unfortunately common issue for stars of soaps and other beloved shows. Scammers often set up fake profiles, pretending to be a celebrity and messaging fans to build trust — before eventually asking for money, personal information, or even selling phony merchandise. These schemes can get incredibly elaborate, and sadly, some fans do fall victim.
It’s an unfortunately common issue for stars of soaps and other beloved shows. Scammers often set up fake profiles, pretending to be a celebrity and messaging fans to build trust — before eventually asking for money, personal information, or even selling phony merchandise. These schemes can get incredibly elaborate, and sadly, some fans do fall victim.
Graziadei isn’t the first Y&R star to deal with this type of impersonation, and he likely won’t be the last. Both Courtney Hope (Sally) and alum Robert Newman (Ashland) have issued warnings in the past several years.
Graziadei’s transparency is a good reminder to always double-check social media accounts. Verified accounts (with a blue check mark) are one way to know it’s the real deal, and if something seems too personal, too good to be true, or just off, it probably is.
The takeaway? If “Michael Graziadei” slides into your DMs asking for an Amazon gift card, it’s not Daniel — and it’s definitely not worth entertaining.
