Beth Hyland
Beth Hyland is a 53-year-old woman from Portage, Michigan, who became a victim of an elaborate romance scam on Tinder. Believing she had found love with a man named 'Richard,' who was actually a deepfake created by scammers, she was manipulated into sending 267,000 Norwegian kroner (approximately $26,000) over several months under the guise of financial support. After realizing she had been deceived, Hyland spoke out about her experience to raise awareness about the dangers of online romance scams and the use of artificial intelligence in such fraudulent activities.
Born on May 25, 1972 (53 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 5,421,241 | 3,569 | $403,000 | 265$ |
| Totals | 1 | 5,421,241 | 3,569 | $403,000 | 265$ |
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Beth Hyland believed she had found love on Tinder but was scammed out of money by a non-existent person named Richard.
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