diff --git a/functions.lua b/functions.lua
index 6cca60e..b0d84f4 100644
--- a/functions.lua
+++ b/functions.lua
@@ -22,7 +22,9 @@
 local S = core.get_translator(core.get_current_modname())
 
 function emeraldbank.broadcast(player, msg, color, timeout)
-	if not player:is_player() then return end
+	if not (player and type(player) ~= "string" and player:is_player()) then
+		return
+	end
 	local name = player:get_player_name()
 	if core.get_modpath("notifications_wrapper") then
 		notifications.queue({