This Woman Allegedly Tricked Her Friends And Family Into Thinking She Had Cancer

#1 In early September, the Help For Elle Facebook page was set up to raise funds for “Elle” (a pseudonym), who had allegedly been diagnosed with ovarian cancer.

#3 Donation tins were passed around the community.

#2 The post claimed Elle had been told by doctors she had three years to live. Images were then uploaded to the page of Elle with her family, shaving her head.

#4 Fundraisers and functions were started.

#5 Cupcakes were donated and auctioned off to “raise funds for treatment.”

#6 And a GoFundMen (that has since been deleted) was created to raise funds.

#7 The page also posted running updates of Elle’s condition:

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#9 On Oct. 31, an update was posted revealing the page admin had been informed that Elle had never had cancer and it was all fraudulent.

#10 A few days later, there was an update on recovering the funds.

#11 It also appears Elle’s husband, John Heagney, was unaware she did not have cancer.

#12 Speaking to the Courier Mail, Edmunds said, “[She had] serious mental health issues.’’

Dozens of angry commentators have also bombarded the fundraising Facebook page.