Dear Josh Pieters, You might want to aim a little higher.
YouTuber Josh Pieters pranks influencers with ‘Moon rock’
BBC
August 9, 2019
A prankster has duped 40 social media influencers by sending them “Moon rock” that was actually gravel.
YouTuber Josh Pieters sent packages to the online celebrities, claiming they were from the National Space Centre to mark the 50th anniversary of the Moon landing.
Celebrities taken in by the prank included several Made In Chelsea stars, Instagram influencers and YouTubers.
The space centre said its credibility had been questioned.
Mr Pieters posted parcels with a false certificate of authenticity, and a handwritten note on paper with a fake letterhead.
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