Argentine television host Carmen Barbieri discovered her WhatsApp account had been compromised by hackers. The perpetrators then used Barbieri’s account to attempt to defraud journalist Ángel De Brito, requesting money from him. De Brito was alerted to the scam and confirmed the incident publicly. Barbieri warned her contacts that the messages were not from her and advised caution. This incident highlights a growing trend of celebrity accounts being targeted for financial scams via messaging applications. Authorities have not yet commented on the investigation, if any is underway. The breach underscores the vulnerability of even public figures to online fraud.