Eight Rock + Metal Scams We Can’t Believe People Fell For

There are some rock and steel scams that we simply cannot consider folks fell for.

Scams are definitely not a brand new factor, however due to the web, it is simpler than ever to pose as another person on-line. It was attainable to differentiate actual public figures from pretend ones with verification badges, however platforms have even blurred that line due to their subscription companies, which permits anybody to have a blue checkmark subsequent to their identify.

Still, there comes a time when folks ought to ask themselves how sensible sure situations are. Is it attainable to speak to a well-known musician on-line? Of course, however what are the percentages they make their precise contact data that simply accessible?

There have been a few poor people which have fallen for some fairly intense catfish and scamming conditions. One girl, specifically, ended up on an episode of Dr. Phil as a result of she believed she was in a love triangle with two high-profile ’80s rock stars. Just a few others have misplaced their whole retirement funds as a result of a “musician” they “befriended” claimed to be in want.

It’s upsetting that these folks misplaced their cash and somebody they thought actually meant lots to them, and it is upsetting that there are folks on the market who’re able to being so sociopathic and evil. But it does occur — folks have even tried to pose as Loudwire writers to get cash from folks on-line in alternate for an interview.

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Always ask your self if one thing feels sensible, and even when it does, ask your self once more. Beware of scammers.

There are a complete lot of rock and steel musicians which were impersonated over time, however a few of them value folks some huge cash (and their dignity). Those are those we selected to give attention to for this listing. Scroll via the gallery under to see some rock and steel scams we will not consider ever even occurred.