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East Butler man scammed by people posing as WWE wrestler

A 64-year-old East Butler man lost more than $42,000 to scammers posing as a WWE wrestler, according to state police in Kittanning.

Police said the unidentified person or group was posing as professional wrestler Rhea Ripley. The scam cost the man $42,700.

The incident occurred March 31 in North Buffalo Township, Armstrong County, according to police.

Police said the scammed man was not cooperative with the investigation.

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