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Description

He used a scam site on Telegram and used the name michael james fucci #212674, ca lawyer but the company name Venable LLP states they do not do scams on their website. He had me sign paperwork from the company. On that paperwork he had the email address: [email protected]. Not sure if he is impersonating a lawyer or if it really him. They say the recovered the money but i have to pay 45k to get an international wire transfer to get my 218k back.

Dollars Lost

$218250

Targeted Person's Location

MN, USA - 55379

Scammer Information
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Unknown Location

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Unknown Phone Number

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Telegram

Scam Type

Romance

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Business name

Venable LLP IMPOSTER

Date Reported

February 21, 2026

Scam ID

1204578


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