Scam Targeting George Santos and Danny Masterson
A Texas man attempted to scam former U.S. Rep. George Santos and actor Danny Masterson by offering to get criminal charges dropped in exchange for large sums of cash. The man turned himself in to authorities and is facing prosecution.
Key Points
- Hector Medina attempted to scam George Santos and Danny Masterson by offering to clear criminal charges in exchange for money
- Medina sent text messages claiming to have connections with prosecutors and judges
- Medina asked Santos to wire him $900,000 and asked Masterson for a $1 million fee