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“Scam Alert”: Not Meaning to “Hate” Anyone, Muhammad Ali’s Daughter Rips Apart “Suspicious” IG Account For Using Her Name Amidst Israel-Palestine Conflict

Published 12/16/2023, 1:17 PM EST

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In a bizarre twist of events, Maryum Ali, the eldest daughter of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali and Khalilah Ali, has taken to social media to expose a suspicious Instagram account that emerged in the aftermath of the Israel-Palestine conflict. While it may sound a lot like the plot of a cyber-thriller, this is a real-life scenario that caught the attention of the sports world. Let’s dive into the details of this unfolding drama.

In November, someone created an Instagram account under Maryum “May May” Ali’s name with the surname of “Fleishman,” capitalizing on the Middle East turmoil. In a straightforward and no-nonsense manner, she sounded the alarm, labeling it as a “scam” without mincing words.

Muhammad Ali’s Daughter Exposes an Impersonation Scam

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In a post that went viral on social media, she clearly warned her followers about the fraudulent account. Ali’s message was crystal clear – the account was suspicious, and it was trying to exploit a moment of global concern. “SCAM ALERT A fake IG page created in November after the war in Palestine using the last name Fleishman? WTF,” wrote Ali, captioning the post.

Someone created the account just after the Israel-Palestine conflict, adding to its suspicious nature. The post brings to memory the predatory nature of online scams that take advantage of delicate situations to emotionally and fraudulently mislead naïve internet users. “Post not meant to hate anyone. This is just suspicious,” she wrote trying to assuage what the account was trying to capitalize on.

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It’s a story that seeks to take advantage of one of the most prominent sports icons of all time. Muhammad Ali’s legacy is highly valued across the globe. The sports community heavily criticized scammers who attempted to tarnish that reputation.

Furthermore, this incident demonstrates the necessity of keeping our guard up in the fast-growing world of digitalization. This case is a message to the users that they should not take celebrities and their families as immune to online exploitations.

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In three short sentences, the daughter of the boxing legend cut through the noise, telling the world that something wasn’t quite right. It is a narrative that underscores the need for unwavering online consciousness, regardless of global occurrences.

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