A woman who lost $1,200 to someone impersonating comedian and radio host Rickey Smiley was able to meet the star in person, thanks to the management of Miami’s HOT 105 radio station.
Smiley was in Miami for a promotional event on Friday. Before that, HOT 105 hosted a meet-and-eat event with Smiley and his fans. The station’s program director extended a special invitation to Denise Kinsler to attend.
“Who knows, they might be changing our lives, and it might be the door to catapult us to where we’re supposed to go,” Kinsler said at the beginning of the event.
How Kinsler got scammed
Days earlier, CBS News Miami reported on Kinsler’s story of loss. Kinsler runs “A Leap of Faith Foundation,” a charity that promotes healthier communities through plays she writes and showcases…