Crime & Safety

Woman Claims Soap Opera Star Defrauded Her Of $75,000: Report

According to police reports, a woman called the police, claiming that she was scammed out of $75,000.

WAUKESHA, WI -- Police in Waukesha responded to an apartment in the 1100 block of Fleetfoot Drive just before 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 9 on a report of fraud.

According to police reports, a woman called police, claiming that she was scammed out of $75,000.

Reports stated that the woman believed she sent the money to soap opera star Jack Wagner from the show "When Calls The Heart," and that she was in love with the actor. Wagner has also appeared in popular soap operas such as "The Bold and the Beautiful," "General Hospital" and "Melrose Place."

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According to reports, authorities are investigating the woman's claim.

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