UK politician Andy Burnham duped by fraudster posing as Trump adviser Susie Wiles

Andy Burnham, a prominent British politician, exchanged messages with someone impersonating Susie Wiles, one of Donald Trump's closest advisers, according to four officials familiar with the matter who spoke to POLITICO. Burnham was unaware he was communicating with a fraudster. The incident highlights ongoing risks of impersonation scams targeting public figures.

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