July 8th 2024.
Beloved comedian Bob Mortimer has recently been caught up in a dating app scam that has left fans shocked and concerned. The popular BBC star, known for his hilarious comedy and down-to-earth personality, had his identity stolen and used on the dating app Tinder.
The fake profile, claiming to be Mortimer at the age of 65, used the comedian's photos and even included some personal details. This was a cause for alarm as Mortimer has been happily married to his wife Lisa Matthews since 2015 and the couple has been together for over 20 years.
The scammer not only used Mortimer's pictures but also changed his name to "Kyle" and listed his age as 50. It seems that the scammer was attempting to make it seem like Mortimer was trying to keep a low profile despite his fame. The profile was eventually removed by the platform, but the extent of the damage is unknown as there are 2.4 million users of the app in the UK.
According to reports from The Sun, the fake profile described Mortimer as a "big time texter" looking for a long-term partner. It also stated that Mortimer regularly works out and is interested in activities like yoga, meditation, and theatre. The profile even claimed that Mortimer has a pet fish.
The fake profile featured multiple images of Mortimer, including one of him eating fish and chips and another of him watching football with a friend. When contacted by The Sun, a spokesperson for Tinder stated that impersonating someone else on their platform is a violation of their guidelines and terms of use. They assured that any users discovered catfishing will be removed from the app.
The news of the dating app scam comes at a difficult time for Mortimer, as he has been battling health issues for years. In his 20s, he was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and has also faced heart problems. In 2023, he also suffered from shingles which left him weak and unwell.
During an episode of his show "Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing", Mortimer opened up about his health struggles with co-star Paul Whitehouse. He shared that the past year had been particularly challenging with his shingles, and it was even worse than his heart problems. He also expressed concern about not being able to run again, something he used to enjoy.
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