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Gianna Abel-Venezia is accused of scamming someone she met on a dating app out of $2000 by claiming to be a victim of domestic violence. Courtesy of the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.\u00a0<\/span> <\/p>

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OCALA, Fla.<\/strong> – <\/span>Deputies in Florida are searching for additional victims of an accused scammer who was recently arrested for swindling a man she met on a dating app out of money while pretending to be a victim of domestic violence.<\/p>

Marion County fraud arrest<\/h2>

What we know:<\/p>

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According to the Marion County Sheriff\u2019s Office, Gianna Abel-Venezia met the victim on Facebook Dating and they started talking on the phone.<\/p>

She reportedly told him that she was trapped in a domestic violence relationship, needed money to escape and even sent photos appearing to show injuries.<\/p>

The victim said he felt bad for her and ended up sending her more than $2,000.<\/p>

Deputies said when the victim confronted Abel-Venezia, who allegedly said she was only talking to him for money and because he was disabled.<\/p>

She also told him that she had been doing this to people since 2025 and “there ain\u2019t nun that can happen”.<\/p>

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During an interview with a detective, Abel-Venezia said that if someone is “dumb enough” to send money, that\u2019s on them.<\/p>

The detective said Abel-Venezia admitted that she knew what she was doing was wrong and even asked him to apologize to the victim.<\/p>

Search for additional victims<\/h2>

What we don’t know:<\/p>

Authorities do not know how many other people may have been scammed by Abel-Venezia. Based on statements she made during her interview, the detective believes there are likely additional victims who fell for her domestic violence or sex trafficking stories.<\/p>

Law enforcement personnel are currently working to determine the full identity and location of any other individuals who sent her money.<\/p>

Reporting dating app scams<\/h2>

What you can do:<\/p>

Anyone who was scammed by Abel-Venezia and lives in Marion County is asked to contact Detective Bradish at 352-402-6022. Possible victims who live outside the county are asked to contact the local law enforcement agency and let them know the case number is MCSO26OFF9638.<\/p>

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