Overview

• 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.