KCEN News \/ YouTube<\/span><\/p> Together, McAlfney and his loved ones are advocating for stronger safeguards to protect adults with disabilities as they navigate social media and digital spaces.<\/p>\n As scams like these grow more sophisticated, the call for awareness is growing louder.<\/p>\n Johnson, one of the artists whose name was used in the scam, issued a public warning in July 2025 to help fans recognize the signs of fraud. His message was firm<\/a>:<\/p>\n We\u2019ve been made aware of fake accounts and individuals pretending to be Cody Johnson on social media. Please know Cody Johnson and his team members will NEVER ask you for money, gift cards or personal information \u2014 not in messages, comments, on the phone or via text message.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n He urged fans to follow only verified accounts, to stay cautious when approached online, and to report suspicious activity to the proper platforms and authorities.<\/p>\n Though the experience has been painful, McAlfney and his family are choosing to speak up \u2014 not out of shame, but out of hope.<\/p>\n Read More:\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>Elderly Man on Disability Scammed Out of Last Dollar by Fake AI Videos of Jelly Roll<\/a><\/p>\n By sharing their story, they aim to help others recognize<\/a> the warning signs before it’s too late.<\/p>\n Their message is simple: stay vigilant, lean on your community, and remember that no true country star would ever ask fans to pay for their love.<\/p>\n There’s a lot of true country music stereotypes. The one about how every other song is about beer? And the one about country artists proudly flying the flag for America? Yep, we’ll cop to those.<\/p>\n But the genre gets a bad rap on a few different points. Keep reading for a list of country music stereotypes that simply aren’t true.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Gallery Credit: Carena Liptak<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nCody\u00a0Speaks Out<\/h3>\n
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Looking Ahead with Heart<\/h3>\n
Country Music Stereotypes That Just Ain’t True<\/h2>\n