A few weeks ago, social media was flooded with rumors about the supposed death of former “Property Brothers” host Drew Scott. However, to the relief of his fans and loved ones, Drew Scott is alive and well.
This is the fresh new post that Drew Scott published on his Instagram account, a few hours ago:
Sadly, he has joined the sad list of celebrities who have been declared dead in hoaxes circulating the web.
Rumors began to spread quickly, going viral in a matter of hours. What’s even more disturbing is that these hoaxers took their fraud to a new level by creating a Facebook page in honor of Scott’s supposed death, amassing over a million “Likes.”
The page read, “On Thursday (Feb. 15) at approximately 11 a.m. PDT, our beloved actor passed away. Drew Scott was born on April 28, 1978 in Vancouver. We will miss him, but we will never forget him. Please show your sympathy and condolences through comments on this page.”
The phrase “Drew Scott Died” remained in the Trends of several Social Networks
The phrase “Drew Scott died” remained among the Trends on Twitter for several hours, generating concern and confusion among the actor’s followers. Unfortunately, this is not the first time Drew Scott has been the target of death rumors.
The question that arises from this incident is: what kind of satisfaction do people get from spreading fake news of this kind?
The answer to this question may vary depending on the motivation behind those who spread these rumors. Some may do so seeking attention or notoriety, enjoying the chaos and confusion they generate. Others may have more malicious motivations, seeking to damage the reputation of the person concerned or simply seeking to entertain themselves at the expense of others.
In any case, it is important to remember that spreading false rumors can not only cause distress and confusion among the affected person’s fans and loved ones, but can also have serious legal and ethical consequences. It is the responsibility of all of us to verify the veracity of information before sharing it and to refuse to participate in the spread of rumors and fake news on social media.
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