Singer's Dream Come True Really Part of Elaborate ID Theft Scam

He may sound like Brian Johnson - look like Brian Johnson. But Gary Edwards of Seattle is not the real lead singer for AC/DC. "Every time we did AC/DC, people would be floored. I mean, that was amazing,” said Gary. So when Gary and his fiancé Aaricka received a phone call offering Gary the chance to play with AC/DC, they bought it. Gary was to join the band in London and go on tour. He was offered a $17,000 signing bonus, a Columbia Records contract and the chance to live out his dream. So Gary signed away. He gave out his social security number, his family's address, dates of births and copies of his and Aaricka's signature. Bob Schroeder with the Federal Trade Commission says this is one of the most elaborate schemes he's seen. Posted in: Account Takeover Identity Theft