Catfished by a Celebrity? The $100K Scam That Nearly Got Worse

On this episode of True Crime & Wine With Sherrilyn Dale, we dive into the disturbing world of celebrity catfishing. From emotional manipulation to devastating financial loss, one woman was tricked into believing she was engaged to comedian Matt Rife—losing nearly $100,000 and almost more. How did AI, fake videos, and gift card schemes all play a role? What nearly happened when her $4 million home sold? Sherrilyn uncovers how modern catfish prey on vulnerability and why no one—no matter the age—is truly safe. Could this happen to someone you know? Find out in this shocking deep dive.

True Crime and Wine with Sherrilyn Dale

Every story concealed in the shadows yearns for light. Unravel the darkest facets of humanity on True Crime and Wine with Sherrilyn Dale, a place where the silenced find a voice. Through a lens of deep compassion, Sherrilyn dedicates herself to unveiling the truths hidden in the sinister corners of our world. The forsaken, the disappeared, the cases left cold—Sherrilyn stands ready to narrate the untold, to bring to light the stories of those unable to do so themselves. Join the community of Sippindales, united in a pursuit of truth and a fervent desire to remember the forgotten.

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