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.
In a video posted to Instagram on Friday, Szubanski called out the hoax directly. “Hi peeps, it’s bulls*** scam alert time again,” she said. “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 scam as an internet ploy to sell Vital Hemp products and advised followers to verify information on her official 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,” Szubanski stated. “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 clarified that Dr. Mansberg is also a victim. “Dr Ginni is NOT the perpetrator!! She’s being used just like me,” Szubanski 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 claimed to raise funds for her cancer treatment. “Ok. Dear peeps. This lovely lady – whoever she is – is not me. I hope she’s doing well,” she posted. She urged fans not to donate to any medical fundraiser claiming to be for her.
February: False Death Hoax
February brought another cruel fake-out: a social media post using a recent photo of Szubanski with a caption announcing her death. “Thank you and goodbye Magda Szubanski. 1961 – 2026,” it falsely read, followed by fabricated family statements. Fans quickly debunked it, noting that major news outlets would cover any real passing.
Health Background
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 explained.
