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Viktorija Ošikaitė

Elderly Dad Falls For Deepfake Scam, Son Fears The Worst After He Divorces Wife And Sells Home

It’s not uncommon to have a celebrity crush—whether it’s a beloved TV star or a world-famous model. For many of us, these feelings are harmless admiration, but the dream of meeting—or even dating—a celebrity usually stays just that: a dream.  

However, one son shared his concern about his 71-year-old father, who has fallen for a scammer posing as Jennifer Aniston online. The dad, convinced the relationship is genuine, claims to have video-called “Jennifer” despite glaring red flags. His family, warning him about the dangers, is left struggling to protect him from falling victim to the scam.  

Keep reading to learn how scammers exploit trust and emotion—and the lengths families must go to protect their loved ones.

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