SIR David Jason is upset Del Boy's name is used as shorthand for a dodgy dealer.
He said his Only Fools And Horses character was a family-loving, failed entrepreneur - but not a criminal.
And he urged fans not to use "Del Boy" as another name for a cheat.
Sir David said: "I've noticed that over recent years, what they've done - the people who use his persona, if you like is to aim more and more towards the cheating side.
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