Louis Ducruet warns followers after private photo used in fake Instagram scam

Louis Ducruet, the 33‑year‑old son of Princess Stéphanie of Monaco, revealed that a private photograph of him had been stolen and used to create a fraudulent Instagram profile operating under the name “Louis D.”. The fake account displayed his image alongside an unknown phone number that was being used for impersonation on WhatsApp. Ducruet posted a screenshot of the profile on his own Instagram story, stating: “Dette nummeret blir brukt til imitasjon: Det er IKKE mitt nummer” and urged his followers to verify any contact attempts using his likeness. He noted that similar social‑media scams have targeted other European royals, including Norway’s Prince Sverre Magnus, highlighting a broader pattern of fraud against royal families.