An Oregon-based nonprofit gym for veterans has fallen victim to a con artist. Alleged wealthy businessman named Garyn Bowen had pledged $425,000 to Lift for the 22, and claimed that supplement retailer GNC would match his gift. Since Bowen was a frequent attendee of the gym’s workout programs, the organization did not bother to check his background. After arranging a Facebook live-stream of the check presentation, the gym never received Bowen’s check. Later, the gym discovered that Bowen had stolen another member’s wallet to make purchases.
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August 16, 2017