November 2nd 2024.
A heartbreaking incident has recently come to light, where an elderly man was conned out of almost $1 million by an imposter posing as WWE superstar Alexa Bliss. The 73-year-old man believed he was in a romantic relationship with the 33-year-old wrestler and ended up losing his retirement savings and a significant amount from his granddaughter's college fund to the fraudster.
The man's son, Chris Mancinelli, shared the devastating details of the situation, revealing that his father had a history of falling for scams due to his kind and trusting nature. Unfortunately, he passed away last year, leaving his family to deal with the aftermath of this financial deception.
According to reports, the fake Bliss, using the name 'Lexi', had been in contact with the victim and had shared fictional stories about the wrestler's personal life. Claiming to be hospitalized for menstrual periods, the scammer even asked for financial help, resulting in the man losing over $770,000 during the pandemic. The victim never had a phone or video conversation with the imposter, and most of the money he sent went directly to the fraudster.
In an attempt to help his father, Chris transferred the remaining $100,000 into a separate account, but unfortunately, he was sued by his own father and ordered to return the money. Sadly, the money had already disappeared by then. Chris shared that despite their efforts, they were unable to convince his father that he was being scammed.
The victim's son believes that if his father hadn't passed away, the correspondence with the fake Bliss would have continued. It's a sad reality that even after his death, the scammer's deception still had a hold on the elderly man.
This is not the first time Alexa Bliss has been targeted by scammers. The WWE superstar has previously warned her fans about fake social media profiles set up to scam them out of money. She has reiterated time and again that she only has one official account on each platform with a verified blue tick. She also reassured her fans that she would never ask for money from them.
Sadly, this is not an isolated incident, and many people have been convinced that they are in a relationship with Alexa after chatting with a scammer. It's a stark reminder of the dangers of online fraud and the importance of staying vigilant and cautious.
Apart from dealing with this financial deception, Bliss has also been subjected to vile social media abuse over the years. She has urged people to remember that there is a person behind the character they see on TV and to be more mindful of the toll this profession takes on their physical and mental well-being.
In an exclusive interview, Bliss shared that most of the time, they are performing on little to no sleep, with injuries and exhaustion from their busy schedule. Despite all this, they continue to entertain the audiences. It's a grueling job, and the wrestlers deserve respect and understanding from their fans.
If you have any information related to this incident or have been a victim of a similar scam, please come forward and share your story. Let's spread awareness and protect ourselves and our loved ones from falling prey to such frauds.
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