Magda Szubanski, the 65-year-old Kath & Kim star, has alerted fans to a bogus online health scam that misuses her name alongside celebrity GP Dr. Ginni Mansberg to promote a product called Vital Hemp.
Exposing the Fraudulent Scheme
In a Friday Instagram video, Szubanski called out the deception. “Hi peeps, it’s scam alert time again,” she stated. “I have never met Dr. Ginni Mansberg, let alone had a conversation in public or private about how, when, where, why, or how often I wee.”
She emphasized the scam’s aim to sell the product and advised followers to verify information directly on her Instagram page. “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,” Szubanski urged. “This is very annoying, and I really hope you haven’t wasted your money. Happy Friday, love you all.”
Szubanski clarified in the post caption that Dr. Mansberg is also a victim. “Dr. Ginni is not the perpetrator! She’s being used just like me,” she wrote.
Third Scam Targeting Szubanski This Year
This marks the third online hoax involving Szubanski in 2026.
January: Fake Cancer Fundraiser
In January, Szubanski warned fans about an AI-generated image showing a woman resembling her in a hospital bed. The image falsely sought donations for her supposed cancer treatment. “This lovely lady – whoever she is – is not me. I hope she’s doing well,” she posted. She stressed no involvement in any such fundraiser and urged fans not to donate.
February: False Death Announcement
In February, a hoax claimed Szubanski had died, using a recent photo captioned: “Thank you and goodbye Magda Szubanski. 1961 – 2026.” It fabricated a family statement about her passing. Fans quickly debunked it, noting major news outlets would cover any real death. Comments included: “If Magda had passed, it would be all over the news” and “It would be on the news before anywhere else. Not true.”
Health Update
Szubanski disclosed her diagnosis of rare Mantle Cell Lymphoma in May 2025. In February 2026, she announced remission following chemotherapy. “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 explained.
