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Max Fosh Halts Fake-Death Refund Claim After Lawyer Flags Fraud

Unanswered by the airline, the stunt’s viral exposure has reignited debate over rigid consumer rules

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Overview

  • Fosh ended his bid for a roughly $50 refund after his lawyer warned that the stunt crossed into fraudulent territory.
  • His June 30 YouTube video chronicling the trip has drawn over two million views.
  • He secured a one-off death certificate from Seborga’s Princess Nina Menegatto for entertainment purposes and staged a mock funeral with hired mourners.
  • Seborga representatives confirmed that the certificate was produced solely for content and holds no official legal standing.
  • Critics say the prank exposes rigid airline refund rules and tests the ethical limits of social media–driven publicity stunts.