She Thought She Was Helping Keanu Reeves and Ended Up Scammed Out of $1,300 for Fake Surgery, Police Say
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
A 77-year-old woman fell victim to an alleged scam last Thursday in San Juan after sending $1,300 in gift cards for a supposed surgery for actor Keanu Reeves, according to the Puerto Rico Police. The incident was reported at a senior citizens' condominium located on Doménech Avenue in Hato Rey. The victim claimed that someone posed as the doctor responsible for the supposed surgery and requested money via gift cards to cover the alleged medical treatment. Over time, she continued to receive requests to send more money. However, after sending the gift cards totaling $1,300, the complainant realized she was being scammed and went to authorities to file a report. The Property and Fraud Division of the Criminal Investigations Corps (CIC) in San Juan is investigating the incident.
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