Identity Theft Gone Wrong: The Adam22 and Lena the Plug Divorce Hoax That Just Got Worse

What started as a shocking celebrity divorce headline has turned into a full-blown identity theft and fraud investigation. Last month, someone filed fraudulent divorce papers claiming Lena the Plug wanted out of her ten-year marriage and full custody of their daughter. Lena immediately denied it, saying she discovered rejected paperwork in her mailbox and that someone had stolen her personal information. Now, podcaster Adam22 has been personally served with court documents related to that same false filing, confirming what his wife has been saying all along: this is a crime, not a breakup.

The details make your skin crawl. The fraudster used Lena’s photos, personal information, and even created a fake check to make the fake divorce petition look authentic. They went so far as to include false abuse allegations, which actually brought police to the couple’s home for wellness checks. Lena believes the real target isn’t her or Adam, but a third party who got catfished online by someone pretending to be her, someone claiming they needed money to escape an abusive situation. It’s a scam wrapped inside a scam, and it’s a stark reminder of how criminals operate in the digital age.

Both Lena and Adam are taking this seriously. She’s filed a police report, hired legal counsel to get the fake petition dismissed, and shared her story publicly to warn others. Adam says he’s requested intervention from both local law enforcement and the FBI. The fact that the internet believed the divorce story so quickly also says something about how we consume and share celebrity news without stopping to question it first. What steps are you taking to protect your personal information online?