As it turns out, she’s just not that into you. Not because of who you are — but because she doesn’t exist. That’s the grim reality facing women in professional golf right now. As The Athletic reports in its “Stalking in Sports” series , LPGA athletes are increasingly being impersonated in catfishing scams that prey on older men, leaving players to deal with the fallout — harassment at tournaments, threats at home, and genuine fear for their safety. SEE ALSO: Deepfake voice scams are more sophisticated than ever: How to keep your family safe The scam itself is nothing new : fake accounts posing as women golfers on Instagram lure men, often in their 60s or 70s, into private messaging apps like Telegram. Soon, the scammers are convincing them to send money in the form of crypto or gift cards in exchange for promises of VIP tournament access or even private dinners. LPGA athletes have been sounding the alarm about catfishing since at least 2022 , but The Athletic's investigati...
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