Chris Hassett is an American singer and songwriter. His photos are stolen by scammers
The third in a family of five boys, Chris Hassett grew up in an Air Force family and discovered a strong singing voice early on. His music-loving father brought home stacks of records.
Credit: Chrishassett.com
A resident of San Diego, California for more than 30 years, Chris Hassett gave his first benefit concert to benefit local AIDS support organizations in 1987. This performance marked the beginning of a series of “Friends and Lovers Concerts” which continued through the mid-1990s. They later featured other well-known local musicians including Peggy Watson and Kay Etheridge.
Chris Hassett is known for his expressive, warm baritone and his ability to bring old standards and folk-rock classics to life. Gradually he introduced his own compositions into his concerts, providing a continuous commentary on his life and on the problems of his community.
Some scammers have understood that the photos of the American singer could be useful to them. They did not hesitate to create profiles displaying the portrait of Chris Hassett. Once the profiles are made, the scammers approach women looking for relationships.
Then they try to seduce their contacts. No doubt the scammers are targeting senior citizens, perhaps widows looking for companionship. Scammers also take advantage of the fact that older people are traditionally less familiar with the internet and its dangers.
The full list of identities reported by visitors is on the page photos used by scammers; the method itself is described on our romance scam page.
Contacted by a profile using these photos?
Tell us in the comments below: the name the scammer used, the site or app where they contacted you, and what they asked for. You can attach a screenshot (JPG or PNG). Your report helps other people recognize the scam.
Comments are moderated before they are published. Do not include your own personal details.
Report a fake profile
Hello, I have been contacted by this person going by the name John Bianchi. He found me on Facebook dating and has been texting me for 3 weeks with very flattering texts, and even sent me flowers. Through a reverse check of phone number I found a different name, and that his photos are remarkably like or they are of Chris Hassett.
I believe I have been catfished.
I have a photo a friend got from Facebook and a man named Charles Rolland. Can you look at the picture and see if it is indeed you, Mr. Hassett?