Nigerian Scammer Admits to Attempted Graceland Foreclosure
TL;DR
A Nigerian scammer nearly auctioned off Elvis Presley's Graceland mansion by creating a hoax involving a forged loan agreement. The scam was halted by a judge due to irregularities, and the plot was revealed as an elaborate fraud. Riley Keough, who inherited the estate, was left traumatized but relieved that the scam was uncovered before any major damage occurred.
- Nigerian Internet Scammer Nearly Auctioned Off Graceland! Outkick
- Who Plotted to Sell Graceland? An Identity Thief Raises His Hand. The New York Times
- Graceland’s self-described scammer takes credit for attempted foreclosure sale of Elvis’ home CNN
- Was attempted Graceland foreclosure all a scam out of Nigeria? Here's everything we know Commercial Appeal
- ‘Identity Thief’ claims he’s behind attempted foreclosure, auction of Graceland WREG NewsChannel 3
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