Virgin River star Martin Henderson, best known as Jack Sheridan on the hit Netflix series, has issued another urgent warning to fans after scammers once again targeted his followers.
The New Zealand actor has dealt with fake accounts for years, but says the problem continues to grow. With Virgin River season seven approaching, Henderson posted a video on Instagram urging fans to stay alert.
“Hey guys, hope y’all are doing well. Bummer to have to keep reminding people of this,” he said.
“Please know that I do not communicate with anyone outside of THIS Instagram account.”
He stressed that any account on any platform other than @martinhendersonofficial is a scam, adding:
“If you or anyone you know is being contacted by any other account… please be careful.”
“I feel like this is the only thing I post anymore”
In his video, Henderson revealed that fans frequently message him after being approached by impersonators.
“I feel like this is the only thing I post anymore,” he said, visibly frustrated.
He reassured viewers he is not secretly messaging anyone or requesting help of any kind:
“It’s not me. I’m not reaching out to anybody, I’m not asking for any money.
I’m totally fine, I’m not in hospital. I don’t need help, I don’t need money.”
He concluded with a firm reminder:
“If you are being contacted, please know it is not true.”
Alexandra Breckenridge Responds: “I can’t believe this is still happening”
Henderson’s Virgin River co-star Alexandra Breckenridge expressed her disbelief in the comments.
“I can’t believe this is still happening,” she wrote.
One fan replied:
“I report several a week. Most get taken down, but they just keep coming.”
A Fan Lost $375,000 After Falling for Fake “Martin Henderson”
The warning comes months after a shocking case in February 2025, when a woman was scammed out of $375,000 (£275,000) by someone impersonating Henderson.
The victim had been in daily contact with the fraudster for two years, believing she was building a relationship with the actor. She even relocated to New Zealand hoping to start a life with him.
Her suspicions surfaced only when a friend showed her a news article featuring the real Martin Henderson attending a bike rally in New Zealand—at the same time the scammer claimed he was hospitalized in South Africa.
The scam began on a Virgin River fan page, where someone pretending to be Henderson’s “agent” claimed the actor appreciated her comments and wanted to connect with her privately.
