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Kenny Chesney Sued After Fan Loses $300,000 to an Impersonator
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The Setup: J.R. is relieved to report that Kenny Chesney is okay after a lawsuit against him was dismissed.
What Happened: A California woman lost more than $300,000 to someone she believed was Kenny Chesney.
Her Argument: She claimed Kenny had a responsibility to warn fans about impersonators and suggested someone connected to him may have helped the scammer appear legitimate.
The Verdict: A California appeals court dismissed the case, meaning Kenny is not responsible for her losses.
The Big Question: The Krewe can't understand how Kenny could possibly be responsible for someone giving money to a fake version of him.
The Celebrity Scam Problem: They talk about similar scams involving people pretending to be celebrities like Brad Pitt.
The Reality Check: If a massive celebrity suddenly contacts you online and starts asking for money, it's almost certainly not them.
The Keith Urban Scenario: Launa jokes that if Keith Urban reached out asking for money, she'd probably fall for it. 😂
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