Michigan woman scammed $800 by fake Barbra Streisand
- A Michigan woman falls victim to an $800 scam by a fake Barbra Streisand impersonator.
- The scammer promised a reward for being the singer's biggest fan.
- Authorities warn residents to be cautious of such fraudulent schemes.
A woman got a text saying she won $10,000 for being a big fan of a famous actress-singer. She was asked to send $800 in Apple gift cards for taxes. She bought the cards and gave the numbers to the scammer. After two weeks, she realized it was a scam and told the police. The story is about a woman who received a text message claiming she won $10,000 for being a fan of a famous actress-singer. The scammer asked her to pay $800 in Apple gift cards for taxes on the prize. The woman believed it, bought the gift cards, and shared the card numbers and codes with the scammer. Unfortunately, she later discovered it was a scam after interacting with the scammer for over two weeks. Finally, she reported the incident to the Troy Police Department. This incident highlights the importance of being cautious when receiving unexpected messages claiming you have won a prize. Scammers often use tactics like asking for gift cards as payment for taxes to deceive people. It is crucial to verify the authenticity of such messages before taking any action to avoid falling victim to scams.