Local woman scammed by person pretending to be actor Henry Cavill
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A 56-year-old woman from Bentleyville fell victim to a person claiming online to be British actor Henry Cavill.
Cavill is known for his portrayal of the DC character Superman in several movies, including “Man of Steel,” and Charles Brandon in Showtime’s “The Tudors.”
Pennsylvania State Police said the victim engaged in an online relationship with this person over the course of 1 1/2 years and bought $250 worth of gift cards, thinking she was paying for a meet-and-greet event.
The person responsible for the scam has not yet been identified.
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