An Ohio woman was bilked out of $122,000 by a scammer pretending to be former Journey frontman Steve Perry.
The unnamed 75-year-old victim took her story to the Westlake Police Department last month, claiming she was first contacted by someone pretending to be Perry on Facebook in January. According to the cops, the fake Perry told the woman he had “business opportunity for investment” and that he “needed a woman in his life.”
Over the next few months, as the scammer corresponded with the woman over text and WhatsApp, she sent $72,000 via bank wire transfers to “various persons in various different states, designated by ‘Perry.’” She also reportedly bought about $50,000 in gift cards at the fake Perry’s request. The woman finally became suspicious when the fake Perry “became more demanding,” asking for photos of passports and drivers licenses.to her bank and the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Despicable Me 4 dominates Fourth of July weekend with $122 million, MaXXXine opens to $6.7 millionGru and his minions are back and as lucrative as ever: 'Despicable Me 4' dominated the box office for Fourth of July weekend to the tune of $122 million.
Read more »
Imposter of Journey’s Steve Perry scams Westlake woman out of thousands of dollars, police sayA scammer claiming to be frontman Steve Perry defrauded a 75-year-old Westlake woman out of thousands of dollars on a months-long 'Journey,' police confirmed.
Read more »
‘Stop Believing’: Westlake resident fleeced by impostor claiming to be Journey’s Steve PerryA Westlake resident told police that she was fleeced out of thousands of dollars by someone claiming to be Steve Perry, the former lead singer of Journey.
Read more »
Ohio is dragging its feet now on getting recreational marijuana into the market: Today in OhioEditor Chris Quinn hosts our daily half-hour news podcast, with editorial board member Lisa Garvin, City Hall reporter Courtney Astolfi and content director Laura Johnston.
Read more »
Ohio Three-star 2025 Tight End Brody Lennon Commits to Ohio StateOhio State has secured a two-tight end recruiting class for the second straight year with the commitment of Ohio tight end Brody Lennon.
Read more »
Ohio State Marching Band’s “Script Ohio” to Be Featured in EA Sports College Football 25The Ohio State marching band's “Script Ohio” and dotting the “i” will be featured in EA Sports College Football 25.
Read more »