The fictional advert had the England manager supposedly appearing on the Ellen DeGeneres Show
England manager Gareth Southgate is seeking legal advice after his name was used in a cryptocurrency scam.
A mass email sent to unspecified addresses falsely claims that the Three Lions boss has made a fortune using a crypto trading platform.
The fictionalised message even claims Southgate went on American TV host Ellen DeGeneres’ show to talk about his success.
The email suggests the former footballer’s investment returned 5,000 per cent in five years.
People who click the link provided would then be prompted to provided a £150 deposit to join the fake scheme.
A spokesman for the England manager said: “The details about Mr Southgate in this story are completely untrue and his name has been used without permission.
“As such, his management team are taking legal advice on the matter.”
It comes after the UK Government said cryptocurrency adverts will have to meet the same standards as other financial promotions, such as insurance, to help protect people from potentially misleading claims.
This will mean promotions will be…
