Emmerdale’s Louise Jameson ‘terrified’ after being swamped with scam calls
Emmerdale actress Louise Jameson has revealed she was ‘terrified’ of being scammed after being inundated with suspicious calls and emails since she was 70.
She made the revelation when her soap opera character Mary Goskirk was allegedly swindled out of her savings by con artist Faye (Jane Gurnet).
She said The mirror: ‘I get an e-mail, phone call or text at least once a week to tempt me into a scam,’
“It could well be algorithms, but there are some that say things like, ‘I’ve got loads of money, can you give me your bank details so I can put it in there.’
In fact, she admitted to being so concerned that she even made the BBC “jump through hoops” when they asked for her bank details to pay royalties.
Headstrong: Emmerdale actress Louise Jameson has revealed she was ‘terrified’ of being scammed after being inundated with suspicious calls and emails since she was 70
Drama: She made the revelation when her soap character Mary Goskirk (right) was supposed to be swindled out of her savings by con artist Faye (Jane Gurnet, left).
The actress who has appeared in Eastenders and Doctor Who said: ‘They had to jump through hoops to convince me this was the right way to get royalties. I’m not giving anything away unless I’m face to face in the building itself.’
Mary, the mother of village vet Rhona Ghoskirk will bleed and suffer a concussion amid a shock attack, with her plans for her dream trip to Ecuador next week shattered.
In the next few scenes, though initially coy about her mother’s grand plans, Rhona (Zoe Henry) soon gives her blessing for her big trip to Ecuador, leaving Mary elated.
However, a suspicious Suzy Merton (Martelle Edinborough) has her doubts about the trip when Faye is coy about the wire transfer for the auction fund.
When she later relays her suspicions to a lovesick Mary, her words fall on deaf ears when Mary refuses to hear a bad word about her love interest.
And in an effort to double her stake, she sends a huge donation to Faye.
The next day, a concerned Suzy offers Mary further evidence that Faye is not who she seems, but Mary quickly shuts her down, desperate to believe that her dream is still intact and that Faye is the real deal.
However, with Suzy’s warning still running through her family, Mary later tests the water with her friend.
No messing around: she even admitted to being so concerned she even made the BBC jump through hoops when they asked for her bank details to pay royalties (pictured in Doctor Who with Tom Baker 1963)
Oh no! Mary, the mother of village vet Rhona Ghoskirk will bleed and suffer a concussion amid a shock attack, with her plans for her dream trip to Ecuador next week in tatters
Shocking: Faye’s scam seemed to come crashing down around her
And when Faye starts to get coy about the finances, a crushed Mary has to believe that Suzy was right about her.
Knowing the mold is up, Faye’s mask slips off, coldly revealing her true colors.
An argument then ensues between the ladies as Mary desperately tried to retrieve an envelope of money.
But things go disastrously wrong, forcing Faye to escape while Mary lies bleeding and unconscious on the floor.
Will she be okay? And will dastardly Faye be caught?
Doubts: A suspicious Suzy Merton (Martelle Edinborough) has her doubts about the trip when Faye is coy about the bank transfer for the auction fund
Blinded by love: When she later relays her suspicions to a lovelorn Mary, her words fall on deaf ears when Mary refuses to hear a bad word about her love interest
The truth: When Faye begins to feel coy about finances, a crushed Mary is forced to believe that Suzy was right about her. Knowing the mold is over, Faye’s mask slips off, coldly revealing her true nature
It comes as Emmerdale boss Jane Hudson has confirmed The mirror and other press that Mary’s love story would come to a sad end.
She said, “We have the beautiful on-screen love story for Mary and Faye. We see how Mary falls in love with Faye. It’s Mary’s first relationship since coming out and she’s been very vulnerable, she’s really put herself out there and sadly it won’t be a happy ending.
‘Mary must have had her heart broken. I think what’s really relevant to this story is how easy it is to get scammed, how easy it is to be duped, and how easy it is for love to stop your logical thinking.”
She continued, “It doesn’t matter how old you are, we are all vulnerable to being cheated and scammed and catfished, it’s a heartbreaking story.”
Emmerdale airs weekdays at 7.30pm on ITV1 and ITVX.