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The Chess Set Was in the Wrong House

The Chess Set Was in the Wrong House

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The Chess Set Was in the Wrong House

Imagine discovering a detail in a familiar home that shatters everything you thought you knew about a loved one. When a neighbor found a hand-carved chess set in Wayne Fitzgerald's living room, she knew something was terribly wrong because Wayne didn't play chess. This seemingly small detail unraveled a silent, years-long romantic scam built on patience and exploiting love.

In this episode, we uncover the intricate details of a scheme that targeted Wayne Fitzgerald, a retired electrician, and at least five other individuals simultaneously. Learn how a sophisticated scammer used stolen identities and carefully gathered personal information to manipulate victims, turning their deepest affections into tools for financial gain.

Person: Wayne Fitzgerald
Age: 52
Location: Morrow Falls, Vance County
Platform: Board and Company
Scammer Persona: Robert Ford

- A neighbor discovered a hand-carved walnut and maple chess set in Wayne Fitzgerald's house in December 2019.
- Wayne Fitzgerald, a retired electrician, had lived at four Creekside Terrace since his early thirties.
- He rebuilt a relationship with his 26-year-old daughter, Melissa, who lived three hours east.
- Wayne drove 14 miles every Wednesday for eight years to visit his brother Dennis, who had multiple sclerosis.
- The scammer, using a stolen photo of Patrick Norris, contacted Wayne on Board and Company, a chess-themed platform, and began asking about his brother Dennis.

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