CRIMER/SCAMS
[US] Celebrity romance scam advice
A mother-in-law is convinced she is in a relationship with a person pretending to be a BTS member, despite family warnings that it is a scam. She has opened new bank accounts and purchased gift cards, raising concerns about potential financial loss.
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