An elderly woman was a victim of a scam by a fraudster impersonating the Spanish singer Enrique Iglesias, as reported by the television program 'Primer Impacto' on Univisión. Guadalupe Cepeda, the affected individual, was in contact with this person for two years, handing over more than 60 thousand pesos through gift cards. The situation worsened when the scammer proposed marriage.
Guadalupe recounted how she discovered the fake profile through Facebook, and despite informing the criminal that she did not have money, he pressured her to obtain it. Each time she sent him gift cards, he thanked her for 'supporting his music career.' The situation reached a critical point when the imposter proposed marriage, and Guadalupe considered leaving her husband to live this fantasy until they discovered that the contact was from Nigeria.
After the report made on 'Primer Impacto', the office representing Enrique Iglesias confirmed that the singer has no direct contact with his fans, denying any communication with the scammed woman and stating that she had been a victim of fraud. Additionally, the public was warned to avoid falling for this type of scam.
Influencer Wendy Guevara mocked the unfortunate situation of the woman scammed by the fake Enrique Iglesias through posts on Instagram. This generated outrage among the audience, as making fun of a scam is seen as insensitive and disrespectful. The importance of reporting these fraudulent acts and providing support to victims highlights a social commitment against cybercrime.
