Costner Imposter Cons Kiwi Woman Out of Thousands
Written by kk
November 27, 2023
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Woman in Balclutha, New Zealand received call claiming to be from actor Kevin Costner
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Caller asked for personal details saying she had won prize money
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Woman skeptical but gave bank details thinking it was genuine
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$7000 drained from her account once details were provided
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Part of growing scam trend targeting New Zealanders
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Scammers often claim to be celebrities like actors or singers
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Details like bank account or passport info obtained under guise of releasing "prize funds"
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Police warning public to be wary of calls asking for personal information or money