‘Celebrity’ catfish scam leads to Nevada County resident losing over $25,000

‘Celebrity’ catfish scam leads to Nevada County resident losing over $25,000

NEVADA CITY, Calif. – The Nevada County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) would like to remind residents to stay on heightened alert when contacted via phone, email, or social media from any unfamiliar person or entity. Scammers are always looking for opportunities to prey on unsuspecting individuals. Most recently, a Nevada County resident fell victim to a “celebrity” catfish scam, resulting in the loss of more than $25,000. The scam began when the victi…