A resident of Guelph, Ontario, was defrauded of $5,000 by an individual impersonating comedian Matt Rife. The scammer contacted the victim online, claiming to have banking issues and offering to pay off their credit card debt in exchange for help depositing a check. The victim provided banking details, deposited a fraudulent $5,000 check, and was instructed to withdraw the money and transfer it into Bitcoin. The bank later flagged the check as fraudulent, and the victim's bank account was compromised. The real Matt Rife has warned fans not to send money to anyone claiming to be him or his representatives. This scam has been widely reported across Reddit and other platforms, with impersonators using his name to deceive fans and steal money.