Jonathan Roumie Warns Fans about Scammers Using His Name to Steal Money
Actor Jonathan Roumie is warning fans about multiple fake profiles using his identity, saying scammers are making money by impersonating him and misleading the public.
Roumie has become one of the most recognizable figures in both faith-based entertainment and mainstream media, thanks to his portrayal of Jesus in The Chosen and his guest appearances on national talk shows.
His role as Jesus and his standing within the Christian community, however, have made him an attractive target for scammers seeking to exploit the trust many fans place in him.
“Friends, BEWARE OF SCAMMERS,” he posted this week on his social media profiles.
“I just wanted to remind you all to be wary,” Roumie added. “There are scammers selling fake meet and greets, private chats, impersonating me, and making various claims. Here's the truth: 1) I will never DM you directly, 2) My team will never DM you directly, 3) We will never charge money for a ‘fan club,’ 4) THIS is my only Instagram account and my accounts on other platforms are in my linktree (Facebook, X, YouTube, and TikTok, always look for the verification mark).”
Fake profiles impersonating Roumie – as well as fabricated stories about him – are easy to find across social media. One widely shared Facebook post features what appears to be an AI-generated image of Roumie with a bloodied face alongside a fictitious personal message claiming he had been injured: “I had an accident while filming recently, and right now I’m lying in a hospital bed trying to process everything. ... In moments like this, the love and support from people around me matters more than ever.” The post drew more than 200 comments from fans offering prayers and well wishes, despite the fact that Roumie was never involved in such an accident. On TikTok and YouTube, meanwhile, scammers frequently reply to fan comments praising Roumie with messages pretending to be the actor, attempting to initiate conversations.
Roumie urged fans to report the fake accounts – especially if they involve a financial scam.
“If you or someone you know has been targeted: 1) You can get free help at idtheftcenter.org, 2) Report it to your banker, 3) Report it to the FBI at ic3.gov.
“Let's get the word out so that we can shut down these scammers together and no one falls victim.”
Photo Credit: Instagram / Jonathan Roumie
Michael Foust has covered the intersection of faith and news for 20 years. His stories have appeared in Baptist Press, Christianity Today, The Christian Post, the Leaf-Chronicle, the Toronto Star and the Knoxville News-Sentinel.
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Originally published July 01, 2026.
