The following statement was released today (Jan 20) by former Premier Dr Ewart Brown…

Users of Facebook might have recently seen an advertisement bearing my likeness. I can confirm that this is something that I have neither endorsed nor am in any way associated. By all indications, this is an online scam, and my team has reported it to Facebook.
 
The public should be cautious and vigilant while online and know that I would never attempt to obtain money or confidential information from any member of the public.