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San Francisco Romance Scam Exposed | Venice Beach News
Two San Francisco residents, a 35-year-old man and his 18-year-old accomplice, are facing federal charges for allegedly swindling dozens of women out of over a million dollars through a sophisticated online scam. The accused posed as a wealthy NFL player and real estate mogul, complete with fake bank accounts and lavish lifestyles, luring victims into believing they were in serious relationships—and that they could earn massive returns on nonexistent investments. Once the money flowed in, often via loans arranged by the scammer, contact vanished. The scheme reportedly ran from 2022 until…
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