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Catfishing scam putting fans and female golfers in danger

Catfishing scam putting fans and female golfers in danger, Scott Stewart of TorchStone Global works with the LPGA to address threats posed by victims who show up at tournaments either expeting promised experiences or confronting players after being defrauded. Stewart emphasizes that both the duped fan and the targeted athlete are victims, as the scams create safety risks and reputational harm for the players.