Couple Scammed Out of Savings, Teenager's Prank Leads to Crisis | Reddit Stories

Fiancé Scammed Out of Savings

• 💔 A fiancé was tricked into losing their entire savings and house down payment through a series of elaborate online scams.
• 💸 The scam involved fake electronic transfers with extra zeros, a fake check, and the victim willingly sending funds to the scammer's cousin.
• ⚠️ The victim's bank accounts were closed, and the couple lost their down payment, forcing them to cancel their wedding venue deposit to cover rent.
• 💔 The OP is more devastated by the fiancé's lies and betrayal than the financial loss, leading to the end of their relationship.

Teenager's Elaborate Prank and Its Aftermath

• 📱 A teenager gained access to OP's phone, sent fake divorce texts to OP's husband, and transferred money to herself.
• 🚨 The prank escalated when the teenager lied repeatedly, accessed personal information, and stole over $700.
• 💔 The OP decided to go no-contact with the niece, canceling gifts and gifts, but offered to cover college tuition as a courtesy to her sister.
• ⚠️ The situation tragically worsened when the niece attempted suicide, leading to hospitalization and a diagnosis of ADHD, depression, and histrionic personality disorder.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The family dynamics became extremely volatile, with the OP facing pressure from her mother and extended family to reconcile, while her husband and sister supported her decisions.
• 🏥 The niece is undergoing intensive therapy and psychiatric treatment, with the OP maintaining a distant, supportive presence as advised by a therapist.