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Widow Loses £500k to Fake Jason Momoa in AI Romance Scam
29 Nov
Summary
- A widow lost £500k after believing she was in a relationship with Jason Momoa.
- Scammer used AI videos to impersonate the actor and request money.
- Another victim lost £80,000 to a similar scam involving the actor.
A devastating romance scam has left a British widow £500,000 poorer, as she believed she was in a relationship with actor Jason Momoa. The con artist employed sophisticated AI technology, creating convincing videos of the star to solicit funds. These funds were purportedly for building their envisioned dream home in Hawaii, preying on the woman's affections.
The scam began after the widow seemingly received a reply from Momoa on a fan page. He then claimed his finances were tied up in film projects, prompting her to transfer a significant sum from her house sale in Cambridgeshire. Once the money was sent, communication ceased, and the impersonator disappeared.
Authorities have warned of similar incidents, including a grandmother in Newcastle who was defrauded of £80,000. Fraud experts advise that scammers often target vulnerable individuals experiencing difficult times, seeking to exploit emotional needs.
