An American woman, using the pseudonym Lea, fell victim to an elaborate scam involving the actor Martin Henderson from 'Virgin River'. What began as a budding long-distance relationship turned into a financial nightmare. She communicated with someone impersonating Henderson's agent and thought she was in love with the actor. The scammer even used AI technology to send voice messages mimicking Henderson. Lea planned to relocate to New Zealand to marry him but soon discovered inconsistencies in the scammer's story, leading to the realization that she was conned, having spent over $375,000 before uncovering the truth.
Lea claimed she spent over $375,000 on various expenses believing she was helping the actor, including bail and flights, all based on the scam.
Lea revealed that she had talked with who she thought was Martin Henderson and believed they were planning a future together, including marriage.
After discrepancies arose, such as an article about Henderson's involvement in New Zealand, Lea realized she might have been scammed.
The scammer sent voice messages in a manipulated version of Henderson's voice, leading Lea to believe in the authenticity of their relationship.
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