Beauty queen warns against common scam after falling for it herself
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Former Beauty Queen Briana Siaca Explains How She Fell for a Common Banking Scam
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Ex-Miss New York says teens who duped her with sob story in Zelle scam are serial offenders
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Briana Siaca, a former beauty queen and current real estate professional, was recently duped out of $2,000 in what is commonly known as a Zelle scam. The incident, which took place in Madison Square Park, New York, has left Siaca shocked and wary of such schemes.<br /><br />Siaca recounted the event in a TikTok video, explaining that two teenage boys approached her, claiming to raise funds for their basketball team. The boys, who appeared friendly and sincere, convinced Siaca to donate using the Zelle app since she didn't have cash on hand. One of the boys took her phone and started the transaction while the other engaged Siaca in conversation about their team's needs.<br /><br />After a brief moment, Siaca became suspicious and retrieved her phone, only to realize that the boys had transferred $2,000 from her account to themselves. They quickly fled the scene, leaving Siaca stunned and disappointed.<br /><br />"I'm shocked. It fe