SECURITYJun 1 · 10:30 UTCWIREDCarlos Barragán

The Romance Scammer Who Made a Small Fortune Posing as a WWE Superstar

A romance scammer posing as a WWE superstar made a small fortune, as detailed in an excerpt from the WIRED Book Club pick 'The Yahoo Boys' by journalist Carlos Barragán. The article traces the scammer's journey from failure to financial success through deception.

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