Who is Ben Askren’s wife? Ex-UFC star’s spouse warns fans of scam accounts

Amy Askren, wife of former UFC and Olympic wrestler Ben Askren, is speaking out to protect fans. Amy Askren, a licensed realtor based in Wisconsin, studied finance at the University of Missouri and has been a steady support for Ben Askren since they married in 2010. On July 21, 2025, she posted on Instagram and X about scam accounts pretending to be her. These fake profiles were using her name to ask for money while Ben recovers from a double lung transplant. Amy Askren shared screenshots of these phishing messages and stressed she would never request donations from personal accounts, asking followers to report imposters immediately.

What Amy Askren said about fake accounts targeting Ben Askren’s fans

On Monday, July 21, Amy Askren alerted followers via her social media pages from their Wisconsin home, where Ben Askren is now recovering. She said, “Someone made up a Twitter account under my name,” and added that people were using Ben Askren’s health crisis to make fake money requests.

Amy Askren spotted the scam after a fan received a message asking for funds. She responded, “This is NOT me!!!” She asked people to block or report these fake accounts and to only trust messages that come directly from her verified profiles.

Amy Askren explains why fans should be careful

Amy Askren explained that scammers are targeting well-meaning fans who want to help. She said they create fake profiles that look real, then use heartfelt stories to get money. Amy Askren stressed that any donation request should come from official channels, like verified posts or the family’s GoFundMe page.

The transplant happened after Ben Askren was hospitalized on June 7, 2025, fighting severe pneumonia and a staph infection. On June 30, he received a double lung transplant at a Las Vegas hospital and has since been recovering at home.

Amy Askren also thanked followers for their support and urged them to stay sharp. She wants everyone to know they are safe using trusted accounts only. The family appreciates the love and caution during this time as Ben Askren continues to heal.

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