Luke Littler fires warning to fans as scammers look to exploit stunning rise of darts star

Luke Littler fires warning to fans as scammers look to exploit stunning rise of darts star

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Jack Otway

By Jack Otway


Published: 17/02/2024

- 13:31

The 17-year-old has captivated the nation with his performances over the past two months

Luke Littler has warned fans to be careful of scammers selling fake signed goods online.

The 17-year-old has enjoyed a stunning rise to fame over the past few months, ever since shining at the World Darts Championship.


Littler is set for a big future in the sport as a result, with the teenager also currently playing in the Premier League.

Yet while fame can be a good thing, it can also carry plenty of negatives as well.

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Luke Littler has enjoyed a stunning rise to prominence amid his outstanding darts displays

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Littler believes some scammers have attempted to flog fake signed goods as a result of his stunning performances.

And the darts star wants his fans to be careful with what they buy, admitting he hasn't signed too much so far.

"There are a few people out there who will try to steal it (my signature) and say it’s me and that," he said, per Dartsnews.com.

"I have seen quite a few over the past few weeks after the world championship.

"People have been privately messaging me saying: ‘Have you signed this, have you signed that?’

"No. Sorry to bring it to you, but I haven’t signed much…"

Littler also recently discussed his interactions with fans.

And the youngster joked that he was forced to flee from a fan in Asda after he'd been spotted in the supermarket.

"It was the middle of nowhere, I couldn't even tell you where, and I got recognised outside Asda," he said.

"Soon as I walked in someone wanted a photo. I had to go and sit in the car!"

Littler is expected to soon be earning millions as a result of his stock soaring.

And Eddie Hearn believes the rise of the 17-year-old is a good thing for darts because it helps the sport grow.

Speaking in midweek, Hearn said: “He's making a lot of money on and off the oche.

"It's the first time really that a darts player has signed major sponsorship deals with major brands.

"I mean outside of your PDC partners, outside of your manufacturers and darts companies.

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Luke Littler says he hasn't 'signed much' as darts star warns fans about scammers

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“This guy is now signing major sponsorship deals with huge companies like boohooMAN and that's great for darts as well.

"He's bringing that new audience and that's important to us as well.

"So at the moment the Luke Littler effect, if you like, is great for everybody.

“Not just Luke Littler, not just the PDC, but for the sport, particularly the players as well.

"And long may it continue. You know, it doesn't look like he's going anywhere.”

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Luke Littler is currently preparing for another night of Premier League action

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Littler is Luke Littler makes decision on Premier League preparation after losing temper during Gerwyn Price lossset to play in two tournaments on Monday and Tuesday as part of his Premier League preparation plans.

The teenager currently has five points to his name with only Michael Smith and Michael ven Gerwen having more.

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