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Lévy, at the time, was contrite and complimented the hoaxer for his ruse.

From New York Times • Feb. 28, 2023

But Paisley sang “Amazing Grace” on the phone to the nonexistent child, which formed the basis for the “theft of services” charges that sent the hoaxer to jail.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 7, 2022

"At the time, we had a good laugh about the change, but we quickly forgot about it," says Alex, the hoaxer.

From BBC • Nov. 18, 2022

She corresponded with the only hoaxer still living — Post, a Vashon Island resident — and wrote an essay for Alpinist.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 3, 2021

Your Parisian hoaxer likes a dash of Grand Guignol horrors in his jokelet.

From Swirling Waters by Rittenberg, Max




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