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Fake Identity Scam Targets Florida Victim | Durham News
A Florida woman faces felony charges for creating a fake online identity using photos and details from North Carolina fitness influencer Melanie Branch, scamming a victim out of thousands in a coercive online relationship. The suspect, Beverley Bejarano, allegedly operated under the alias “Keisl Mary,” demanding money from her Florida victim between February and April 2025 — even after being extradited from Oregon. Branch has long been plagued by imposters using her likeness, calling it a violation of her personal identity. This case underscores how easily online personas can be weaponized —…
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