A 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.
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 07: 2017 Inductee Steve Perry of Journey speaks onstage at the 32nd Annual Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at Barclays Center on April 7, 2017 in New York City. Westlake police say a person claiming to be Perry fleeced a resident out of thousands of dollars.CLEVELAND, Ohio –
The resident, 75, responded to a Facebook message in January from someone claiming to be Perry, the longtime vocalist of the San Francisco rock band known for its megahit, “Don’t Stop Believing.” The person claimed to have a business opportunity and “of course needed a woman in his life,” Westlake police said in a statement Friday.
The person reported the scheme to police last week. Police said the victim “sent thousands of dollars to the person, who continued correspondence through text messaging and WhatsApp.” Police said that once the person demanded photos of passports and driver’s permits, the victim realized that she had been scammed.Investigators are looking into the case through electronic leads.
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