Disabled Woman trickened into Sending ‘Mortifying’ Photos in Sick £ 167K LOVE SCAM

The British Woman Was Living Alone and IsoLated Wohen She Began What She Though Was a Relationship With An Us Air Force Office Named Maxwell Johnson

A BRITISH WOMAN HAS REVEAled How she was groomed and exploited over a period of seven years by online scammers as a US Air Force Office, Ultimately Costing Her More than £ 167,000 – and Her Independence.

Angela*, who suffers from multiple chronic health Conditions including cerebral patsy, arthritis, and diabetes, was living alone and isolated when the scam began in 2017. Then aged 60, she recrendly mesage on Facebook A man Identifying Himsell. 59-YEAR-OLD Airman Serving in Syria.

The two began chatting regularly, and she soon found Herself drain in by His Charm and Empathy. Despite Her Physical Pain and the Loneliness of Long, Sleepless Nights, The Woman Said Maxwell’s Daily Messages Gave Her a Renewed Sense of Companionship and Hope. He was attentive and romantic, tan staying up with her durying her worst nights.

Maxwell Quickly Expressed Romantic Interest, CLALINIGH he was Falling in love with Angela. He complimenthed her appearans and, over time, persuaded her to share intimate photographs, promiseg they would be private.

She told the Mail Online: “I cans Help Feeling Flattered. This was at the samp of haad had in so long. THEN, he sent with a Photo of Himself. He was so handsome, he look like a movie start. ‘Wow, you’re gorgeous.

“Honestly, I found it hard to believe he was interested in me, but when i sent a Photo back he was full of compliments. Late, he asc as to be so saucy Photos too, promiseg with they would be for his only. on. ”

Howver, Within Months, Maxwell Began Requesting Money, Initily Claimimg He was unable to access to the military restriations. Wanting to Support Him and Eager for their Promised Reunion, The Woman Sent Him Hundreds, Thouusands of Pounds. She Sent Him £ 500, then More, Helping Cover Allegated Travel Costs, Accommodation, and Legal Fees to Release HIS Finance.

Despite the ongoing stream of excuses and delays, the Woman Remained Convinced of Maxwell’s Sinceri. Be her daughter Georgia*, 34, Grew Suspicious, she tried to intervene.

“My Mum Genuinely Believed he love her,” Georgia late Said. “He manipulated her emotionally to the point where she though i was just Jealous.”

Research by Georgia and Her Partner Revealed that the Photos Maxwell Had Been Were of Another Man – An Innocent Party Whose IMAGES HAD Been and Used in Romance Scams. Still, Maxwell Denied Everything, CLAIMING GEORGIA WAS TRYING TO DESTROY Their Relationship.

Over the years, the demands for Money Escaled. Requests Begin to Include Apple and Amazon Gift Cards, Which Angela Couldn’t Wrap Her Head Around. EACH TIME A MEETING WAS PLANNED, MAXWELL CAME UP A NEW REASON TO CANCEL, CITING EMERGENCIES, PAPERWORK ISSUSES, OR MILITY REDEPLOMENTS.

By 2023, The Woman Had Sent Over £ 167,000 and Was Deep in Debt, Owing More than £ 17,000 to Energy Providers and Carers. She No Longer Had to Maintain Her Home or Pay for Necessity Care.

The emotional toll came to a Head when, while on her way to purchase more vouchers, she crashed her car. On her way to the hospital, her phone bleed with angry messages from Maxwell.

“If you don’t make the money, i’llmm than sexy photos to your daughter,” he threatened. He followed Through while she recovered in hospital, leaving both mother and daughter devastated. “I felt Sick. It was so moltifying for us Both,” Angela Said.

Though the injuries from the car crash were minor, the stress caused issing with her diabetes and she remained stuck in hospital.

Georgia Took Action. She Changed Her Mother’s Phone Number, Deleted Her Social Media Accounts, and Contacting The Police. Though initial reports were dysmissed, the growing threads led the cops to take notice. Britain’s National Crime Agency (NCA) Later confirmed the scam was the work of a nigerian gang. The Man Calling Himself Maxwell Johnson Never Existed.

Sink then, the mother and daughter have Moved House for their safety. The scammer, or members of the gang, had the most mesages with details about the cars park outside their home, Sparking Concerns About Stalking and Harassment.

Angela Is Now Speaking Out in Hopes of Warning Others. “All I WAND WAS A LITTLE HAPPINESS,” Said. “I May have a lot of health problems, but of have a strong Heart, and i won’t let I say destroy me.”

Georgia has launched a fundraiser to help restore her mother and Begin Rebuilding Her Life.

*Names have been changed in this story