Event Brief
Woman accused of dating-app scam posing as DV victim
Filed: May 20, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
Summary: Marion County deputies seek more victims after a woman allegedly scammed a man on Facebook Dating while claiming domestic violence.
WHO: Gianna Abel-Venezia; Marion County Sheriff’s Office; an alleged dating-app victim
WHAT: Accused of scamming a man met on Facebook Dating by pretending to be a domestic violence victim; deputies seek additional victims.
WHEN: May 20, 2026 at 3:18 PM ET
WHERE: Marion County, Florida
WHY: She allegedly swindled the victim after meeting him on Facebook Dating while posing as a domestic violence victim.
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