Shane Reed
He gave away cash on camera. Off-screen, he stole millions.At just 23, Jay was a rising social media star-hailed as generous, spiritual, and successful. His Instagram feed showed him handing out stacks of money, rubbing shoulders with celebrities, and preaching faith-driven financial wisdom. But behind the filters and flashy giveaways was a shocking truth: Jay was running one of the most elaborate influencer scams in recent memory.In Influencer Fraud Exposed, follow the true story of how Jay exploited the trust of nearly a million followers-many from the Muslim American community-using promises of halal investments, mentorship programs, and crypto deals that turned out to be smoke and mirrors. What began as an online hustle spiraled into a multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme, fake wire transfers, and eventually, violent crime.When whistleblowers emerged, Jay’s empire crumbled-culminating in a basement kidnapping, an attempted bribe, and an explosive fall from grace that left victims shattered and federal agents in pursuit. This gripping true crime account unravels the dark side of influencer culture, religious manipulation, and the devastating cost of misplaced trust in the digital age.Would you trust someone with a million followers?You might want to think again.
