Cathy Hummels was the victim of a fraud: “I was hacked”

The nightmare for all influencers: Cathy Hummels reports in an Instagram clip that her account was hacked on the social media platform. “I was chopped and I had no access to my own Instagram account 24 hours,” she reports visibly shocked to her community. “During this time when I had no access, the hacker had access to everything. To my feed, my organic, my DMS. He was the gentleman over my account.”

The 37-year-old also says: “He blackmailed me, wanted at least 4000 euros and if I didn’t pay it immediately, he would sell my account. He also publicly wrote to my organic that my account was for sale.” She tells her 686,000 followers and followers: “I tell you one thing: a lot of shit happens to you and my life never gets boring. But that was really the tip of the iceberg. I was afraid and also really had gastrointestinal complaint.”

In order to make it clear how serious experience was for her, Hummels explains: “You are suddenly taken away from everything, your identity, your business, your staff brand and also my privacy.” Fortunately, she was able to get her account back. “I think you can see it, I’m redeemed.” She gives her community on the way: “My advice and tip to you: Pay attention to your passwords, write them down, do not save them on the cell phone. Leads a list, definitely turns on the two-factor authentication. And very important: never respond to dubious emails.” In the end she explains to her fans: “Enjoy Easter, I can do that now, and I hope that I can sleep well today.”