When it comes to fans, most are willing to pay hundreds of dollars to see their favorite singer perform in concert. Becoming a top name in country music, fans rushed to get a chance to see Morgan Wallen perform. Selling out concerts, the country singer watched his life take over headlines when he found himself in trouble with the law. Having taken a step back for some time, it seemed that one fan caught the eye of the singer when they apparently started dating. The only problem, the woman would soon learn, after sending thousands, that her Wallen boyfriend was nothing more than a scammer.
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Every couple of months, it appeared that some fan got scammed out of thousands due to believing they were talking to their favorite singer or celebrity. With the surge of social media, scammers have found creative ways to get money from people. And one of the best is pretending to be famous and asking for money. That is exactly what happened when a woman named Desiree supposedly started dating Wallen.
Thrilled about the chance to date Wallen, the country singer needed her help. Desiree jumped at the chance to help her new boyfriend by sending him Apple Music gift cards. And according to the woman, “It all made sense because it’s music, Apple Music, makes sense.”
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Morgan Wallen Imposter Stole $18,000
Landing on the reality show Catfish, Desiree soon learned that her boyfriend was just a scammer. But the damage was already done as she sent him more than just gift cards. She also sent crucial information like bank accounts and her social security number. In the end, Desiree went into $18,000 worth of debt for her love.
Although learning the truth, Desiree noted how she loved the attention Wallen gave to her. “I needed validation at the time, and I think I got it from this person. And it was a male, and I needed it from a male who was respecting me. I was grateful, and I was offered a job and all these things such as being a girlfriend, which is what was initially proposed to me.”
Just the latest story in the celebrity scam cycle, fans are constantly urged not to interact or send money to celebrities in need.
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