World Champion Irish Dancer Falls Victim to 'Ghost' Insurance Broker Scam

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Amie Donaghey, a 21-year-old Irish dancer, was conned by a 'ghost broker' into buying a fake car insurance policy for £700, leading to a criminal conviction despite being a victim of fraud.

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Amie Donaghey, a 21-year-old Irish dancer, was conned by a 'ghost broker' into buying a fake car insurance policy for £700, leading to a criminal conviction despite being a victim of fraud.

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