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Belgian Man Duped Out of $35K by Online Scam

7/20/2025

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A Belgian man, Michel, embarked on a 472-mile journey to meet his supposed fiancée, French model Sophie Vouzelaud, only to face a heartbreaking revelation. Upon arrival, her husband, Fabien Boutamine, informed him that he had been duped out of $35,000. Sophie urged Michel to report the fraud, highlighting the critical need for vigilance against online scams.

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Story summary

A Belgian man, Michel, embarked on a 472-mile journey to meet his supposed fiancée, French model Sophie Vouzelaud, only to face a heartbreaking revelation. Upon arrival, her husband, Fabien Boutamine, informed him that he had been duped out of $35,000. Sophie urged Michel to report the fraud, highlighting the critical need for vigilance against online scams.