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Samantha Azzopardi (21 August 1988)is an Australian con artist who has been accused of many instances of conning families and authorities not only in her native Australia, but also in Ireland and Canada. In May 2021, Melbourne Magistrates sentenced her to two years imprisonment.Samantha Azzopardi gained notoriety as a fraudster for impersonating various personas and orchestrating elaborate deception. Operating globally, she assumed false identities, including posing as a teenager and even a victim of trafficking, to exploit sympathy and financial assistance. Azzopardi's fraudulent schemes spanned multiple countries, involving elaborate tales of distress and manipulation. Arrested in various instances, she faced legal consequences for her elaborate cons. Azzopardi's case highlights the complexity of identity fraud and the need for heightened awareness to protect against such manipulative schemes, showcasing the importance of thorough verification in the face of compelling but false narratives.