Caitlin Clark is easily the biggest name in women’s basketball right now. But with all that fame come some challenges too. Earlier this year Caitlin was already subjected to a stalking case that had reportedly left her ‘fearful.’ and had to alter her public appearances and movement just to avoid it.

Unfortunately for Caitlin, she’s now facing yet another troubling fan incident. Someone has been impersonating her to take advantage of her popularity. It shows that being at the top isn’t always glamorous, there are always people looking to profit from your success.

In a shocking twist that has raised alarms across the Indiana community, an account on X with the username @caitlin22clark has been caught sending direct messages and phishing for sensitive personal details. From birthdates to names and even locations, this impersonator is trying to steal what they can by taking advantage of innocent fans.

A fan on X has stepped up to warn others about the scammer, urging everyone to block and report the fake account. In a post, they said, ” everyone report this account for impersonation if you can. never give your personal information to anyone. no one affiliated with Caitlin or the team will be asking for money or sensitive information. unfortunately these scams tend to target the most vulnerable of us.”  

New evidence has uncovered an even more alarming twist, the fake account didn’t stop at messages. It used an AI-generated voice message, mimicking Caitlin Clark, to trick fans into handing over sensitive information. Thinking they were hearing from Caitlin herself, innocent supporters unknowingly fell into the scammer’s trap.

Caitlin isn’t the only WNBA star who’s had to deal with downright dangerous fan behavior. Let’s take a look at some of the most shocking cases that prove fame in women’s basketball comes with its own set of risks.

Clark is not the only WNBA star dealing with fans crossing their lines

The WNBA has had its fair share of disturbing fan incidents, proving that fame often comes with a dark side. Brittney Griner was targeted with vile racial slurs, while Angel Reese became a victim of AI-generated explicit images being spread without her consent.

Alyssa Thomas endured relentless online harassment throughout her playoff run. Paige Bueckers suffered a similar situation to Caitlin Clark as the online stalker’s obsession led to him being arrested. Breanna Stewart and her wife, Marta Xargay, faced a heartbreaking violation of privacy when they became targets of homophobic emails sent by the fans.

Caitlin Clark’s recent impersonation scam is just the latest example of how fan behavior is spiraling out of control, putting athletes at serious risk. From online scams to stalking and improper behavior from fans, these incidents are becoming far too common. It’s time for stricter actions and better protections to ensure Clark and other players can focus on their game without fear for their safety.