Jennifer Barton, 44, a mother of two from Kidderminster, Worcestershire, fell victim to an online scam over two years, losing £250,000. Fraudsters pretending to be well-known actors and musicians contacted her on Facebook and Instagram. They convinced her they loved her and planned a future together. The fake profiles included names like Alexander Ludwig, Charlie Hunnam, Nicky Byrne, and singer Michael Ray. The scammers persuaded her to move chats to Telegram, claiming it was more private. Initially, the talks were friendly, but soon turned romantic and manipulative. The first fake “Alexander Ludwig” asked for money, starting with £3,000 for court fees. Jennifer sent him £6,000 in cash and £6,000 in bitcoin within a year. She was told not to trust social media appearances showing the real actor’s life. Later, she was targeted by a second fake Ludwig asking for over £100,000 to “catch” the first fraudster. Other impersonators appeared, including one posing as Charlie Hunnam, whom she stopped trusting after a video call revealed a fake accent. The biggest loss came with a faker claiming to be singer Michael Ray. He promised to send her £140,000 and offered charity help if she first sent him money. Trusting him, Jennifer sold her house for £111,000 and spent almost all the money on him, hoping to get a new home later. By Christmas, Jennifer ran out of funds and became homeless. She now lives in an HMO and seeks emergency housing. She warns others to seek support and watch out for scams that play on emotions. She said, “When someone gives you attention, even if it’s a scammer, it’s nice. They play on your feelings.” Police's Action Fraud reviewed her case and continues to assess it alongside new reports. Jennifer has hired CEL Solicitors to try to recover some losses. Jessica Hampson, CEO of CEL, said such scams are common and emotionally devastating, exploiting trust and vulnerability.