Family Targets of Sick Scam Amid Isle of Wight Hit-and-Run Horror
The family of Becky Wall, seriously injured in a hit-and-run on the Isle of Wight, are reeling from a nasty fraud. While they keep a bedside vigil, wicked scammers have created fake Facebook profiles posing as Alex Blundell, begging for Amazon gift cards to “help the family.”
Fake Profiles Swindling Kind-Hearted Supporters
The legitimate GoFundMe page for Becky’s recovery is doing well, but fraudsters lurk online, trying to cash in on tragedy. Dozens of fake profiles claim to represent the family, shamelessly asking for donations.
Alexander Blundell declared: “THIS IS NOT ME. I HAVE NEVER AND WILL NEVER DIRECTLY MESSAGE PEOPLE FOR DONATIONS OR GIFT CARDS.”
This scam isn’t just cheeky—it’s criminal. Fraudulently soliciting funds by deception carries serious consequences. Readers are urged to be vigilant and only donate via the official GoFundMe.
Police Hunt Hit-and-Run BMW Drivers
Meanwhile, Hampshire Police continue their search for the two occupants of a BMW who fled the scene on Briddlesford Road around 5.45pm last Thursday after hitting Becky Wall. She remains in southampton/" title="Southampton" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Southampton General Hospital with life-threatening injuries.
If you witnessed the crash or have any info, call 101 quoting incident 704.
