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Former Miss Scotland Scammed by Impostor Nurse's Deceit

1/10/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Abbie Draper, a former Miss Scotland, says she was scammed by nurse Adele Rennie who posed as "Dr. David Graham".
Rennie exploited Draper's vulnerability during her grandfather's hospitalization.
Rennie used voice-altering technology to solicit explicit images from multiple victims.
Rennie served time for her crimes.
The BBC documentary "The Beauty Queen and the Catfish" will air on BBC iPlayer on January 11.

History

Historical Context

The surge in internet fraud cases in the UK, with over 300,000 incidents reported in 2016, reflects a growing trend of cybercrime exploiting personal information shared on social media. This includes tactics like impersonation, as seen in the case of Adele Rennie, who deceived Abbie Draper by posing as a doctor. Such incidents highlight the urgent need for improved online safety measures.

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Story summary

Abbie Draper, a former Miss Scotland, says she was scammed by nurse Adele Rennie who posed as "Dr. David Graham".
Rennie exploited Draper's vulnerability during her grandfather's hospitalization.
Rennie used voice-altering technology to solicit explicit images from multiple victims.
Rennie served time for her crimes.
The BBC documentary "The Beauty Queen and the Catfish" will air on BBC iPlayer on January 11.

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