Pennsylvania victim reportedly targeted online
Summary
– A Pennsylvania man lost $42,700 to a Rhea Ripley impersonator
– The scam reportedly happened in March
– No arrests have been made in the case
A 64-year-old Pennsylvania man reportedly lost $42,700 after being targeted by someone impersonating WWE star Rhea Ripley.
According to WPXI, the scam happened in March. Authorities said the victim was contacted by someone or a group impersonating Ripley.
A public information officer said the man declined to cooperate with state troopers investigating the case. No arrests have been announced.
The incident is another example of scammers using professional wrestlers’ identities to target fans online. WWE and AEW performers are regularly impersonated on social media platforms.
A similar case involved a 79-year-old man who reportedly lost nearly $1 million to someone posing as Alexa Bliss in 2024.
Fans should be cautious if someone claiming to be a wrestler asks for money, gift cards, banking information, or other financial assistance. Professional wrestlers do not typically contact fans privately to request payments.
