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Someone Is (Illegally) Using My Name and Likeness to Contact Beauty Companies and Solicit Free PR Products

December 6th, 2018 by Karen 32 Comments

PR friends, contacts and dear readers,

Someone is using my name and likeness in order to obtain free PR products (and who knows what else?).

This appears to have been happening since March of 2018 (!).

I apologize for any confusion this may have caused. If you’ve corresponded with someone via the following email address:

karenmakeupandbeautyblog@gmail.com

Or, if you’ve sent, or have been asked to send, PR review products to a mailing address that includes…

San Francisco, CA 94118

That was not me. 🙁

To the person doing this, you should know that this constitutes mail fraud, which is a federal offense. Your email address, San Francisco mailing address, and other pertinent details have been provided to law enforcement.

Also, this is so not cool. Shame on you.

— Karen

Someone Is (Illegally) Using My Name and Likeness to Contact Beauty Companies and Solicit Free PR Products / Originally published December 6th, 2018

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  1. Jackie Julty says

    December 6th, 2018 at 10:50 am

    Hi Karen:
    I love your blog and I’m sorry that this has happened to you. To be on the safe side, I would also check my other social media, debit stuff etc, to make sure those too haven’t been hacked.

    Reply
  2. Rachel says

    December 6th, 2018 at 11:16 am

    Crazy! So sorry Karen!

    Reply
  3. Michele DiCola says

    December 6th, 2018 at 11:22 am

    Karen I believe this a reportable crime !

    Reply
    • Karen says

      December 6th, 2018 at 11:24 am

      Yup, it’s a federal offense. Calling the FBI.

      Reply
  4. Noemi says

    December 6th, 2018 at 11:32 am

    Disgusting behavior.

    Reply
  5. Christina says

    December 6th, 2018 at 11:57 am

    Oh no! So sorry this is happening to you! I hope they catch whoever is doing this.

    Reply
  6. KimMWC03 says

    December 6th, 2018 at 12:01 pm

    That’s terrible. I hope they stop this fraudster soon.

    Did you find out about it from a PR company/brand?

    Reply
  7. kellly says

    December 6th, 2018 at 12:06 pm

    It astonishes me what some people will do any more. I hope the authorities deal with this and prosecute! How totally awful. I’m glad you found out and can act to stop it. Some people are just awful.

    Reply
  8. Virginia Chotia says

    December 6th, 2018 at 1:05 pm

    I’m so sorry! This is so wrong. I hope you’re able to press charges!

    Reply
  9. Amalia says

    December 6th, 2018 at 1:48 pm

    So sorry, I hope the problem will soon be solved.

    Reply
  10. Debbie says

    December 6th, 2018 at 1:53 pm

    Karen, this is awful. Not that anyone deserves this, but you are so kind, sweet and generous with your time to inform us all of the latest and greatest in makeup-land.

    Keep us updated on the progress and when they catch this scoundrel!!!

    Reply
  11. Rachel Runyan says

    December 6th, 2018 at 2:01 pm

    I’m so sorry this happened to you. What a mess for you.

    I’ve heard of it happening to bloggers before. Do people really think their internet address and mailing addresses can’t be traced to them? Stupid and shameful.
    Rachel Runyan recently posted … Brand Spanking New Beauty Finds for November

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  12. Sarah says

    December 6th, 2018 at 2:12 pm

    It always amazes me the lengths some people will go to in order to defraud others. Why can’t they put that energy toward something useful?!

    I hope the authorities catch whoever is doing this and prosecute them! So sorry you have to deal with this.

    Reply
  13. Veronica R Takata says

    December 6th, 2018 at 2:53 pm

    Ugh! This is terrible! I’m so sorry your have to deal with this. ☹️

    Reply
  14. Rachel says

    December 6th, 2018 at 3:58 pm

    Ugh…some people are so deplorable there are no words! It’s theft of the worst kind! Love your blog so much and it’s such a shame that someone would do this to you. I can’t stand when people work so hard to figure out a way to not do actual work to get what they want!

    Reply
  15. Adriana RP says

    December 6th, 2018 at 4:32 pm

    Hope this person will be catch. Also hope that you will continue with us despite this total irrespectful person.

    Reply
  16. Lisa says

    December 6th, 2018 at 5:06 pm

    I read your blog every day, and have for years. You are a source of great information and joy for your readers, and this person will not take that from you. I am sorry that you are going through this, and now you will have the burden of having to be diligent in seeking this person’s prosecution. May the Grinch visit this felon and steal his or her tree, and “your” products.

    Reply
  17. Kate says

    December 6th, 2018 at 5:25 pm

    How awful! I hope this person is caught and stopped! What a violation—I’m so sorry this happened to you.

    Reply
  18. Mitzi says

    December 6th, 2018 at 6:48 pm

    Omg, so sorry to hear this is happening to you – I hope they quickly find that fraudster. As Jackie mentioned, just to be safe, I’d check all social media as well as personal accounts, especially in light of all the big hacking happening (Equifax hack last year, and this year: Facebook, Saks/Lord and Taylor, Ticketfly/(Eventbrite), Panera, GooglePlus, UnderArmour, Mariott International, to name a few). Also, you may want to do a security check on your computer as well. 🙁

    Reply
  19. Jan Kelley says

    December 6th, 2018 at 6:51 pm

    Karen, my heart goes out to you. I am truly sorry this has happened to you.

    Reply
  20. Cindy says

    December 6th, 2018 at 8:26 pm

    So sorry Karen this is terrible! I hope all of your private info is secure and it doesn’t turn into a bigger hassle than it already is.

    Reply
  21. Paris B says

    December 6th, 2018 at 10:52 pm

    Wow! So sorry to hear that this is happening to you Karen. I do hope that there is no lasting damage to your identity or reputation due to this heinous act and that the imposter gets their due desserts.
    Paris B recently posted … Your Say: Can the colour of your wallet affect your spending habits?

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  22. Renee says

    December 6th, 2018 at 11:17 pm

    Oh no, Karen! That’s awful! I hope they find whoever did this.

    Reply
  23. Christine says

    December 6th, 2018 at 11:39 pm

    Hi Karen!

    I’m so sorry this happened to you! I agree with Jackie.. you should check your other accounts including your banking and such. I hope they find this person and I hope that your possible relations with these companies wasn’t ruined by this person. 🙁

    Christine xx

    Reply
  24. Sarah Lowes says

    December 7th, 2018 at 2:51 am

    What a horrible thing to happen – it must leave you feeling really unsettled. Your readers love you, your lovely personality shines through your blog and no one can ever steal that. Hope it gets sorted out ASAP. XXX

    Reply
  25. Linda Libra Loca says

    December 7th, 2018 at 6:15 am

    Such a horrbile thing to happen, I am really, really sorry!
    Linda Libra Loca recently posted … Emma Hardie Moringa Cleansing Balm – Late to the party

    Reply
  26. Jaclyn Levy says

    December 7th, 2018 at 11:10 am

    How did you find out this was happening? Did a supplier tip you off? I’m so glad he found out about this!

    Reply
  27. Annie S. says

    December 7th, 2018 at 11:16 am

    Echoing the concerns of others. You have worked to hard on your brand to have to deal with this foolishness. Please check all your accounts and maybe have a data check run on you and your husband as well as your precious daughter (people have been know to ‘steal’ pictures of children that have been posted online.

    What a way to start the holiday season!

    Be vigilant and safe!

    Reply
  28. Erica says

    December 7th, 2018 at 3:11 pm

    Oh my gosh, that’s so awful, I’m sorry! How did you end up finding out about it??

    Reply
  29. Miki says

    December 7th, 2018 at 5:14 pm

    😮😮😮 Just … Wow.

    Reply
  30. Diana says

    December 7th, 2018 at 6:29 pm

    Omg Karen I’m so sorry this is horrible and such an invasion to you. Im glad you called the FBI. Hope you get resolution soon. We are all here for you xoxo Diana

    Reply
  31. Lupe says

    December 8th, 2018 at 8:59 pm

    Karen! I’m so sorry this has happened to you! ):
    I hope this person is caught and punished for their actions.
    Lupe recently posted … Colourpop & Glossier Haul + Swatches

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