Impersonating Aretha Franklin: A Scam Revealed

This chapter discusses a scam involving a woman named Vicki who posed as Aretha Franklin and performed gigs for a fraction of her usual fee. Vicki's performance was met with applause and a standing ovation, but the scam was eventually exposed when the real Aretha Franklin's legal team saw glowing reviews of the show. Vicki was arrested and received sympathy due to mistreatment by the man who orchestrated the scam.