A girlfriend who never existed and fake friends. How Graham became a money mule
Graham Guy was the victim of a romance scam and had his bank accounts drained over several years. Then came an unusual request that unwittingly drew him into crime.
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Australians are being scammed and used by criminal networks as money mulesFBy Fiona Willan7.30Topic:Scams and FraudTue 30 Jun 2026 at 5:05pmTue 30 Jun 2026 at 5:05pmTue 30 Jun 2026 at 5:05pmGraham Guy fell in love with a 'woman' online but it turned out to be a romance scam. (Supplied)abc.net.au/news/banks-and-afp-warn-of-rise-of-money-mule-scams/106859958Link copiedShareShare articleWhen Graham Guy died in 2025, he believed he had a long-term girlfriend and some good mates overseas.Nothing could have been further from the truth.The 65-year-old had become the victim of an elaborate romance scam, as he developed dementia in the final years of his life.Graham's former wife, Belinda Guy, who remained his close friend after they separated, told 7.30 he fell in love with a 'woman' he met…
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