“Don’t Get Fooled: Kevin Costner Isn’t Messaging You for Money”
No, Kevin Costner Isn’t Asking You for Gift Cards – It’s a Scam
If you get a message from someone claiming to be Kevin Costner asking for gift cards, cryptocurrency, or help with a “business opportunity,” stop right there. It’s not him. Seriously.
As unbelievable as it sounds, this exact scam recently played out in real life. An Illinois woman was tricked into sending a staggering $62,000 to someone pretending to be the Yellowstone star through the messaging app Telegram. Over the course of six months, the scammer built trust, flirted, and pitched a celebrity-branded investment scheme. It all sounded glamorous—gift cards, crypto returns, and the illusion of a real connection with a Hollywood icon. But none of it was real.
Police in Evanston, Illinois confirmed that she fell victim to an ongoing crypto fraud ring that’s been targeting unsuspecting people online since at least 2018. The harsh reality? Authorities say arrests are unlikely, and recovering the stolen money is nearly impossible.
While Kevin Costner had zero involvement in the scam, his name and image were used to create a false sense of trust—and he’s not the only celebrity being impersonated. Other stars, including country singer Morgan Wallen, Latin artist Enrique Iglesias, and Vince Gill, have all had their identities misused in similar scams this year.
Kevin Costner Is Too Busy Being a Legend to Slide into Your DMs
Let’s set the record straight: Kevin Costner isn’t hanging out on Telegram asking fans for money. He’s got a bit more on his plate—like maintaining a decades-long Hollywood career, starring in major films, and launching ambitious new projects.
Most recently, Costner stepped away from the hit series Yellowstone to focus on his passion project: Horizon: An American Saga, a sweeping Western epic he co-wrote, directed, and starred in. The first chapter hit theaters in June 2024. He even revealed he put $100 million of his own money into the film—proof that he believes deeply in telling stories that matter.
“I want my kids to understand who I am,” Costner shared. “That I do what I believe. I have fear like everybody else. I don’t want to be humiliated.”
That’s the real Kevin Costner—bold, creative, and driven by purpose. Not someone secretly messaging fans asking for Amazon gift cards.
If a Celebrity Asks for Money, It’s a Red Flag
The bottom line? If you get a private message from someone claiming to be a celebrity—any celebrity—asking for money, it’s almost certainly a scam. Trust your instincts, do your research, and don’t be afraid to walk away from anything that feels off.
Costner’s team was clear after the Illinois scam: he does not contact fans directly through private messages, and he will never solicit money online.
So remember: scammers are getting more convincing, but a little caution goes a long way. And Kevin Costner? He’s too busy wrangling cattle, making movies, and building his legacy to be messaging strangers for crypto.
