CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV/Gray News) – A North Carolina man’s family is searching for answers and justice after he died in Mexico months after moving there for what his family says was a romance scam. Frank Mazziotti’s mother got a late-night call in August from her 44-year-old son’s new wife in…
It’s been a solid week since I dropped my daughter off at college. I’ve only now been emotionally ready to write something about it. When my parents dropped me off at Syracuse University, it never occurred to me for a second that they might be experiencing any emotion whatsoever. I…
Over my career, I have investigated a number of romance scams. There is, tragically, a never-ending supply of stories of vulnerable, lonely people who have been duped into handing over their heart and their money to someone who doesn’t exist. In one investigation, I told the story of what’s believed…
With her trust in Sun strengthened, they established a committed relationship and planned to meet each other’s parents. The victim, never met the man who cheated her in real life, was lured into currency trading racket. Photo: Shutterstock Sun even told her: “I will make more money during this period,…
MAY 26, 2023, NOON UPDATE: Times of tragedy can bring out the best in people as they act quickly to provide support for those coping with the situation. Unfortunately, equally as quick to activate are scammers trying to take advantage of the situation and people’s desire to help. Jessie Schmidt…
The family of slain Cash App founder Bob Lee released a statement Thursday after it was revealed that police arrested another IT entrepreneur for the tech mogul’s murder. Lee’s brother, Tim Oliver Lee, described his sibling as a “loving son, brother and father” in a lengthy statement posted on behalf…
According to WGME Channel 13, a new bakery has popped up in Brunswick and folks are certainly taking notice. Ritual Bakehouse & Patisserie draws you in immediately with the aroma of fresh baked good. This new spot is located in a historical building at 111 Maine St in Downtown Brunswick….
This is a story about a little girl who made a best friend all because of a mystery woman. It all happened last Sunday at CVS in Westbrook from 9-10 in the morning where Madasyn was blessed with a present from an angel. Alexis Dotson and her daughter Madasyn were at…
