Scammer Posing as Pittsburgh Steelers Player Eli Heidenreich Conned Women Out of $1000
The two victims are a 20-year-old woman and a 50-year-old woman from Avella, Penn.
In July 2026, two women in Avella, Pennsylvania, fell victim to a scam where they were duped out of $1,000 by someone pretending to be Pittsburgh Steelers rookie Eli Heidenreich. Police have not identified any suspects in the case. The scam was carried out through numerous financial transactions, and the Pennsylvania State Police are seeking public assistance in their investigation.
Eli Heidenreich, a 20-year-old native of Pittsburgh, was selected by the Steelers as the 230th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, but he has yet to play a game in the NFL.
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