Nives Celzijus addresses rumors about fake private profiles: 'I don't have anything like that!'
Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Croatian singer Nives Celzijus addressed rumors about fake private social media profiles and chat groups.
- She clarified that she does not operate any private accounts and struggles to manage her verified profiles.
- Celzijus warned fans against falling for scams and emphasized that public figures do not initiate private conversations with strangers.
Croatian singer and influencer Nives Celzijus has directly addressed persistent rumors about fake private social media profiles and alleged chat groups. In a series of Instagram stories, she sought to clarify the situation for her fans, stating emphatically that she does not maintain any such private accounts.
Just to clarify, I hope once and for all, that I don't have anything like that.
Celzijus explained that managing her official, verified profiles already consumes significant time and effort. She expressed a feeling of guilt for not being able to provide enough content due to her busy schedule. Therefore, she asserted, she would not have the time or need for additional private profiles, especially for communicating with strangers on platforms she doesn't even use.
I can barely cope with my verified profiles and often feel guilty for not supplying the profile with enough content.
She further elaborated on the dynamics of online interaction, humorously noting that even if a "top guy on the planet" were involved, she, like many female colleagues, would expect him to initiate contact first. If she were to reach out, she stressed, it would always be from a verified profile. Celzijus urged her fans to be discerning and not fall for "nonsense."
So, definitely, I wouldn't have the time or the need for some private profiles, and especially not to contact unknown people and invite them to a private chat, on some platforms that I don't even have.
The singer also touched upon the increasing sophistication of online scammers. She observed that these "cyber fraudsters" are finding ways to circumvent Instagram's guidelines, making it harder to report fake profiles. They often use terms like "fan page" or alter profile details to evade detection. Despite these tactics, Celzijus expressed faith in her fans' common sense, reminding them that no public figure typically initiates private chats or follows people without reason, especially from unverified accounts.
So, people, please don't fall for stupidity.
Originally published by Veฤernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.