Episode

Malicious fake social media posts targeting sportspeople

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Checkpoint
Published
Jun 11, 2026
Duration seconds
216
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https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2019038876/malicious-fake-social-media-posts-targeting-sportspeople
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Summary

More malicious fake social media posts are targeting sportspeople. The latest victim of the phenomenon is Warriors coach Andrew Webster a false post announcing the death of his wife Emma. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.