Cursed Cash and Coffin Scam Splits a Chicago Reader's Day
A Chicago reader details a modern curse hoax led by Mrs. Lee promising removal of a supernatural curse. Sue pays $30 for a reading, buys a jar trap, and is roped into escalating fees including $600, a coffin, and $1,400 in charms. Local police say the scheme mirrors common con tricks with water blob curses and devilish trickery.
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