AM Edition: This couple believed Eddie McGuire was behind an investment scheme. They lost $500k in seconds

Email A Geelong couple in the process of completing their dream home before retiring have told of the scam nightmare endorsed by a fake Eddie McGuire that has duped them of their life savings.

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