Archive · 11 Nov 2025
UK Influencer Brittany Miller Admits to Faking Cancer Diagnosis
A young woman in the UK named Brittany Miller became a social media influencer.
In 2017, she told everyone she had cancer and even had a fundraising page set up to help her.
Many people felt very sad and supported her.
However, a news report recently brought up old allegations that she actually faked having cancer to gain fame and sympathy.
Brittany has now admitted to lying about her diagnosis.
She said she was going through a really tough time, feeling depressed and suicidal after losing her job and boyfriend.
She also stated she didn't use the money from the fundraiser.
Despite her admission, she was convicted of fraud in 2020.
Friends have come forward, saying she lied to them too and has tried to hide her past.
She has a large following on platforms like TikTok and is known for videos about shopping hauls and cooking.
UK influencer Brittany Miller has confessed to faking a cancer diagnosis in 2017.
The allegations resurfaced following a November 4 report by The Sun, accusing Miller of capitalizing on the fake claims for fame.
Miller claims she lied due to a mental health crisis, depression, and suicidal thoughts after personal setbacks.
She was convicted of 'fraud by false representation' in July 2020 and given a conditional charge for 12 months.
Despite past accusations and past efforts to erase her history, Miller maintains she did not use funds raised through a crowdfunding page.
- Who
- UK influencer Brittany Miller
- What
- Faked a Stage 3 gastric cancer diagnosis in 2017, leading to a fraud conviction and public backlash.
- When
- The alleged fake diagnosis occurred in 2017; she was convicted in July 2020. The scandal resurfaced in early November.
- Where
- Oxfordshire, UK
- Why
- Miller claims she was experiencing a mental health crisis, depression, and suicidal thoughts after losing her job and partner.
- Name
- Brittany Miller
- Age
- 29
- Alleged Diagnosis Year
- 2017
- Conviction Date
- July 2020
- Conviction Type
- Fraud by false representation
- Social Media Presence
- TikTok: 3.5 million followers, YouTube: brittanyhmiller, Instagram: brittanyhmillerrr