A 70-year-old woman in Waverly lost $39,000 over seven months after being scammed by a fraudster posing as the lead singer of country band Alabama. She sent money under the mistaken belief she was supporting the artist, buying things like “carols and strconvictor.” Law enforcement is investigating, calling the scammer a “highly-accomplished con artist,” and officials say recovery is unlikely. This case underscores how sophisticated online scams are—and why verifying identities before sending money is crucial.
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