Katie Price ‘devastated’ as fan loses month’s wage in rogue trader scam she promoted

Katie Value has spoken out after she was slammed by a fan who was conned out of just about £1,000 after the previous glamour mannequin promoted a rogue dealer on Instagram

Katie Value says she’s “devastated” after she was slammed by a fan who misplaced nearly £1,000 of her hard-earned money when the previous glamour mannequin promoted a rogue dealer on her Instagram.

The truth TV star, 43, is believed to have earned round £3,000 per publish for telling her 2.6million followers a couple of foreign money “knowledgeable”, who goes by the Instagram identify of Josh Chandler.

And 40-year-old Kate Dalrymple, from Newcastle upon Tyne, claimed she was tricked by the rip-off and misplaced almost all of her month-to-month wage of £1,140.

“Professional” Josh reportedly informed NHS nurse Kate she would obtain £1,250 if she despatched him £100 – however was informed to pay a “launch payment” of £725 – and that she would obtain over £4,000.

Nonetheless Kate claims she misplaced almost all of her month-to-month wage, and has reported it to Motion Fraud.

“I really feel so ­silly. However I used to be at all times a fan of Katie’s. I assumed she was a very good mom and associated to her,” Kate informed The Solar.

5 different individuals have been reportedly tricked, in accordance with the outlet.

Kate added: “I used to defend her when she’d get stick, and could not perceive all of the dangerous publicity she bought.

“Now I really feel so let down and embarrassed. How might she put her identify to this?”

Katie has since spoken out concerning the occasions.

She wrote on her Instagram story: “I’m completely devastated to obtain the information about this rogue dealer Josh Chandler, if that is even his actual identify, he has conned not solely me however my household, associates, loyal followers and supporters.

“I need to thank Motion Fraud for reaching out, for working with me in investigating this terrible scenario.”

She added: “That is exactly why Harveys Legislation is but once more so related, if we had the a lot wanted assist channels in place and required by legislation to offer ID’s to be arrange on social Media account then individuals like this so referred to as Josh Chandler wouldn’t be capable of cover themselves, goal venerable individuals.

“My coronary heart goes out to all those who this conman’s deceit affected, I pledge to you all I’ll search justice.” [sic]

Nurse Kate says she “did not assume” it may very well be a rip-off as Katie was “praising the person” on her Instagram.

She added that her financial institution, Lloyds, even tried to contact her as a result of “fraudulent exercise” however Kate insisted it was effective because the mum-of-five had posted about it on her social media.

“I messaged Katie as soon as I realised what had occurred however she didn’t reply. I’m devastated — and disgusted by her behaviour,” Kate concluded.

The Solar studies how Katie posted about “a pal of mine referred to as Josh” on her account no less than twice.

“Hey guys, so I need to let you know a couple of pal of mine referred to as Josh,” she shared in a publish final month.

“He is superb at what he does. And you’ll have heard about him or seen him on different media websites, in the event you’re excited about securing a brand new, protected revenue . . .”

Katie and Josh don’t comply with one another on Instagram.

Lloyds are reportedly investigating, nonetheless they consider they will be unable to retrieve Kate’s £825.

The Mirror has contacted Katie’s consultant and Motion Fraud for a remark.