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MARCH 4, 2004 at 1:52 PM
Posted by CHEESER
Source: DanRadcliffe.com
Actor Daniel Radcliffe's father is urging fans not to respond to people who claim to be Dan online, as he never communicates with fans in that way. According to the plea, received this morning by DanRadcliffe.com
and DanRadcliffe.co.uk, a girl and her mother from Chile showed up at the Radcliffes' door recently, after supposedly talking to the Harry Potter star via e-mail:
Dear Jenna and Page,
In the light of an unfortunate incident which happened at our home yesterday I would be grateful if you could post the following message from us.
We received several calls at our home during the morning from a girl who had travelled from Chile to meet Dan. When we explained that this was not possible she became upset. Later in the day, when Marcia and I were leaving our house the girl and her mother appeared asking again to see Dan - again we said he wasn't there and we don't encourage visitors to our house which is strictly private.
Again, the girl became very upset and distressed - and this is where it became very worrying for us as Dan's parents on behalf of Daniel's fans. She presented us with two e-mails from someone pretending to be Daniel who said he were hoping to see her in London. Daniel has said this in his newsletters and I must reiterate: do not respond to anyone saying they are Daniel and certainly never travel to London to see him on the strength of a very dubious e-mail.
Daniel never communicates with fans via the Internet or e-mail for this very reason - he doesn't want anyone to be duped into corresponding with someone pretending to be him. For his fans' sake and safety there are no exceptions to this rule and anyone claiming to be Daniel Radcliffe is, I'm afraid, lying.
We felt extremely upset that this girl had been tricked in this way. PLEASE don't let it happen to anyone else.
Any help you can give us on this matter to protect Dan's fans will be very welcome.
Many thanks.
ALAN
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Prefect
Points: 373
NarfNa says:
It's really sad that there are people out there who ruin it for all the nice, sane fans; and it's sad that the actors even have to be frightened of what a fan is going to do to them!
Posted Mar 4, 2004 at 3:55 PM EST
Seer
Points: 15207
Brittany Radcliffe says:
Oh My God!! HAHAHAAHAHAHA wait no this isnt funny. i mean this could have been me. if "dan" said that he would want to meet me i would have gone too. i hope that girl doesnt feel stupid but i would have done the same. i feel bad for her. poor girl she just wanted to meet Hot Dan. but yeah i know about the fake Tom and Emma too. those you can tell. i mean how stupid could you be to pretend to be someone else. i cant believe she feel for it...wow. ok well now i know better. man...why cant Dan get online. that would be the best. silly girl...
Posted Mar 4, 2004 at 4:05 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1368
Danzer says:
So stupid of her she is from Chile does she really think there was a chance of it being Dan and would your parents let u travel hundreds of miles to see someone who mightn't be who he says he is.She must be STUPID.But ah well must have been hard on her thinking she was going to meet HARRY POTTER and it was all a joke it is quite funny no offence.
Posted Mar 4, 2004 at 4:05 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2644
Orlando's Obsession! says:
awwwww
she must really like Dan!
poor thing! maybe one day!
Posted Mar 4, 2004 at 4:08 PM EST
Heir of Slytherin
Points: 5499
Spazzingduck says:
Wow, that would be embarassing. And her mother got involved too.... anyone who pretends to be an actor or other famous person is just plain dumb.
Posted Mar 4, 2004 at 4:16 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1155
MissMaryPotter says:
¿Cómo estúpido puede usted ser? El Internet 101, ningún agente en su mente derecha siempre identifiy ellos como ellos mismos si sabían cuál era bueno para él. Ningún agente se abriría para arriba para ése bueno del acecho. ¡Me siento mal para ella, pero mí también pienso que ella necesita un buen retroceso en la cabeza! ¡Oh mi!
Posted Mar 4, 2004 at 4:17 PM EST
Student
Points: 281
LiLSw33ti says:
What I want to know is...how was the Dan-wannabe able to get Dan's real information..he has to be a close source...let's hunt him down! :)
Posted Mar 4, 2004 at 4:19 PM EST
Witch
Points: 955
kab240 says:
That's so sad... that happened. I've talked to people pretending to be them, but I truly and honestly did it out of amusment, because it was quite plainly NOT them, but just funny to see how these people reacted towards questions they didn't know the answers to...
Posted Mar 4, 2004 at 4:19 PM EST
Professional Beater
Points: 20891
feltonluver says:
That's really good information but the one I would really like to know is Tom Felton, because as well all know there is a Tom poser.
Posted Mar 4, 2004 at 4:22 PM EST
Unspeakable
Points: 3920
stocco says:
Aww! That's so sad. I think that people who impersonate celebrites are horrible. I mean, older teenagers would most likely know better. But then there are the younger kids who are more naive. They don't know any better. I feel bad for Dan too, I mean, fans could think he's a bad person because of how he acts online. When in reality, it's not even Dan talking online, it's those damn impersonaters.
Posted Mar 4, 2004 at 4:26 PM EST
Points: 639
SMGARIES says:
Wonder were Dan was when all of this was happening?
Posted Mar 4, 2004 at 4:27 PM EST
Veela
Points: 3399
*venus* says:
That's so horrible! I can't believe some people! Not only do they devastate some poor girl, but they make it an issue for the Radcliffe's to deal with. Honestly, how can they possibly get enjoyment out of this? Sicko!
Anyway, I don't think the girl is stupid...but I do agree with naive. I feel so bad for her. I feel really bad for the Radcliffe's too, 'cause I'm sure they feel terrible about the whole situation as well. At least Dan's dad sent out that letter. Hopefully no one else will fall for that sort of scam.
Posted Mar 4, 2004 at 5:03 PM EST
Witch
Points: 552
Gir Vasquez says:
That's why you've gotta be careful with who you talk to on the internet. That sucks it had to happen to her but she shouldn't have believed him.
Posted Mar 4, 2004 at 5:03 PM EST
Witch
Points: 911
bethysmalls says:
Wow, Lots of you are very critical. It's easy to believe something if you want to, especially if you're a trusting person. The only one who is stupid in this situation is the person who lied to that girl. Have a heart, you guys.
Posted Mar 4, 2004 at 5:03 PM EST
Points: 329
emmaisverysexy says:
That must have been imbarising for that mom and Child!!!!!!!!!!!!! I know I would of been imbaressed!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted Mar 4, 2004 at 5:20 PM EST
High Inquisitor
Points: 23483
KT Lady says:
Well..I guess I kinda figured that. I hate those people who pretend to be celebrities. Im talking to a "Tom" and a "Tom's ex girlfriend who also happened to fool around with Orlando Bloom" on AIM. Pathetic..lolz
Posted Mar 4, 2004 at 5:24 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1503
liLchogurL says:
How could she possibly think it was Daniel? I wouldn't have traveled to see him cause of an e-mail...but what's done is done, right?
Posted Mar 4, 2004 at 5:29 PM EST
Flobberworm Princess
Points: 5098
amydien says:
Poor girl. I can understand her being upset. They should've atleast gave her a pic of Dan for being a great fan. Those people who pretended to be Dan, curse you! It's a good thing that his parents made an announcement like this to clear things up. I wonder if Tom really communicates with his fans via internet?!!
Posted Mar 4, 2004 at 5:32 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1660
siriusgyal says:
Ok i know this might be wrong but the girl is a bit of a twit. Why would you leave from Chile to come all the way to England i wouldn't do that.
Posted Mar 4, 2004 at 5:39 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1155
MissMaryPotter says:
From your spin-off godess: Books Dan Should concider writing:
101 Ways To Dodge a Stupid Fan by D. Radcliffe
Stupid Fans, and Reasons to Live In a Cupboard Under The Stairs by D. Radcliffe
_Hermione_ I figured it might be... I stuck it in the translator, and that is what came out...I thought it was funny.
Posted Mar 4, 2004 at 5:49 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2034
Professor Snape says:
Wow, i know she shouldn't have believed that email, especially her mother too. but its pathetic how some people get their kicks by doing this to people. its not funny or amusing.
Posted Mar 4, 2004 at 6:03 PM EST
Redhead at Heart
Points: 3121
Ms Weasley says:
There's lots of people out there pretending to be someone else. In fact, lots of people present themselves differently on the Internet that in real life.
I seem to remember some people on HPANA who believed they'd chatted with Tom Felton, hmmmm?
Posted Mar 4, 2004 at 6:14 PM EST
Professional Beater
Points: 20891
feltonluver says:
MaGGi3, nice to see a slytheirn post. Wow, that girl must have been stupid and it should be obvious that dan would never want that.
I don't think it's that funny, that would be terrible but the girl must be very young like some people have said...she needs to be taught about the internet.
Posted Mar 4, 2004 at 6:21 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 93
honor_among_thieves says:
Isn't it more likely that the family went to the UK to see the UK and not expressly to see Dan Radcliffe, and this supposed meet-up just coincided?
Posted Mar 4, 2004 at 6:21 PM EST
Head
Points: 422
cho_1214 says:
wow..I feel really bad for that girl. Seriously, whoever thought that it was a good idea to mislead a lot of really big fans..is very cruel, and mean.
Posted Mar 4, 2004 at 6:23 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 945
kingsley11 says:
i feel bad for the girl and her mother. the dan impersenator must have Been really convinsince to trick them to show up at his house.
Posted Mar 4, 2004 at 6:32 PM EST
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