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Amanda Holden's Name Used in Shock Romance Scam
25 Nov
Summary
- Scammer used TV star Amanda Holden's name in romance fraud.
- Victim nearly sold home to fund scammer's false promise.
- Holden joined BBC's Scam Interceptors to expose fraudsters.
Amanda Holden has revealed a startling romance scam where fraudsters exploited her identity, nearly causing a man to lose his home. The television star appeared on the BBC's Scam Interceptors, collaborating with host Rav Wilding to expose scammers who impersonated her.
A particular victim was persuaded by a scammer, posing as Holden, to sell his house with the promise of living together. This deception led the man to lose thousands of pounds before he fortunately recognized the scam and decided against selling his property.
Deeply affected by the incident, Holden stated she felt personally responsible for the victim's welfare. She aims to leverage her public profile for good, drawing attention to the week-long programming dedicated to exposing scams and warning potential offenders that she is vigilant against such injustices.
