Amy Askren, wife of Ben Askren, alerted fans about scam accounts exploiting Ben's recent double lung transplant. These fake profiles were soliciting money under her name, prompting Amy to warn followers on social media. She emphasized that she would never request donations through personal accounts and urged fans to report any imposters, directing them to verified sources for legitimate support.
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