There's no question Robin Roberts looks flawless from head to toe every A.M. on Good Morning America. So it makes sense that some folks online have been wondering about those ads going around on social media claiming that Robin is walking away from the morning talk show to start her own beauty line.
"Can you please confirm that you’re still on @GMA I don't know why my grandma is thinking you have left or is leaving the show?! We're literally arguing about this," one fan wrote. "Good morning Robin, I saw on Instagram this weekend that you are leaving GMA for your beauty products, is there any validity to this?" another asked.
So ... is Robin Roberts really leaving Good Morning America?
In short, the answer is no. It appears Robin's name is being used in a large online scam without her consent. As we've seen in the past with Lara Spencer, Joanna Gaines, and Savannah Guthrie, the fraudsters will create fake ads saying that the unknowing celebrity is "starting a skincare/beauty brand" in order to sell their bogus products.
It's happened before to Robin, who originally shut down the rumors back in August of 2018 via Twitter. And based on recent tweets, it looks like the ads might be making the rounds again.
Yikes! In the future, how can I tell if these ads are fake?
When you come across ads on social media like these, it's so crucial to follow these safety tips from the GoodHousekeeping Institute before you do any shopping online or offer up your information:
- Watch out for links sent from an unknown number. You should never, ever click on a link sent to you if you don't recognize the number.
- Keep your eyes peeled for bad grammar or typos. Real and distinguished businesses proofread their official communications.
- Be extremely cautious with your personal info. Always be conservative with what you provide to any website, and make sure that you're entering it through the retailer's website directly.
