Magda Szubanski, the 65-year-old Kath & Kim star, has alerted fans to a fraudulent online health scam exploiting her name and that of Dr. Ginni Mansberg to promote a product called Vital Hemp.
Exposing the Latest Deception
On Friday, Szubanski posted a video on Instagram to debunk the hoax. “Hi peeps, it’s bulls*** scam alert time again,” she stated. “I have never met Dr. Ginni Mansberg, let alone had a conversation in public or in private with her about how, when, where, why, how often I wee.”
She described the scheme as an internet ploy to sell Vital Hemp, calling it “all bulls***.” Szubanski advised followers to verify information directly on her Instagram page. “The rule of thumb, I would say, is if you want to know if something is true or whether I’ve said it, come to my Instagram page and that’s where I put my posts,” she explained. “This is very annoying and I really hope you haven’t wasted your money. Happy Friday, love you all.”
In the post’s caption, she emphasized that Dr. Mansberg is also a victim. “Dr. Ginni is NOT the perpetrator!! She’s being used just like me,” Szubanski wrote.
Recurring Online Hoaxes
This marks the third scam targeting Szubanski this year. In January, she warned fans about an AI-generated image showing a woman resembling her in a hospital bed. The fake image sought donations for supposed cancer treatment. “Ok. Dear peeps. This lovely lady – whoever she is – is not me. I hope she’s doing well,” Szubanski posted. She stressed no involvement in any such fundraiser and urged fans not to donate.
In February, a hoax claimed Szubanski had died, using a recent photo with a fabricated caption: “Thank you and goodbye Magda Szubanski. 1961 – 2026.” It falsely quoted her family announcing her passing. Fans quickly identified it as fake, noting major news outlets would cover any real death.
Health Update
Szubanski disclosed her diagnosis of rare Mantle Cell Lymphoma in May 2025. In February 2026, she shared that chemotherapy led to remission. “It’s not a cure, but if I’ve got a good remission, hopefully that will mean I’ll be able to keep the cancer at bay for a good long time,” she said.
