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Virgin River Fan Scammed Out of $375K by Impersonator Posing as Martin Henderson

A woman was tricked into a fake two-year online relationship with the Netflix star's imposter, leading to significant financial losses and relocation to New Zealand.

  • The victim, known as Lea, was targeted after posting on a Virgin River fan page, where a scammer impersonated Martin Henderson and his agent.
  • Over two years, Lea transferred $375,000 for fabricated expenses, including private jets, Bitcoin, gift cards, and fake business ventures.
  • The scammer used AI-generated voice messages to mimic Henderson, exploiting Lea's trust and emotional vulnerabilities.
  • Lea moved from the US to New Zealand, believing she would start a life with the imposter, only to discover the deception after a friend's warning.
  • The incident is part of a broader trend of celebrity impersonation scams, with similar cases involving other high-profile actors like Brad Pitt.
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