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Ugly Truth Behind Image of Magda Szubanski Amid Cancer Fight
Magda Szubanski cautioned fans against AI-generated scams using her image and urged donations only to verified sources to prevent fraud during her cancer treatment.
- On Saturday, Magda Szubanski wrote on Instagram that any fundraisers for her on social media were scams, posting images of fake fundraiser pages and urging people not to donate.
- A series of posts, including a January 15, 2026 Facebook share, showed AI-generated images of Magda Szubanski in a hospital gown on social media platforms, with Celebrity Buzz Today implying a `GOOD NEWS AND AN EMOTIONAL UPDATE`.
- Szubanski revealed in May last year that she was diagnosed with stage four Mantle Cell Lymphoma and is receiving treatment in Melbourne with The Nordic Protocol.
- Szubanski urged fans to rely on verified accounts while confirming health updates come only from her official social media channels and Australians should report scams to ScamWatch amid fan and celebrity condemnation.
- Observers noted the AI use and how supporters were misled, which shows how AI-generated images can deceive supporters, especially given Mantle Cell Lymphoma's rarity and severity.
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Magda Szubanski Warns Against Scammers Using Her Image
Comedy legend and national icon Magda Szubanski has issued a warning after becoming aware of scammers using her image in fake medical fundraisers. Szubanski took to Instagram on Saturday afternoon ... The post Magda Szubanski Warns Against Scammers Using Her Image appeared first on Star Observer.
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