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Sebastian McCormick

Emmerdale viewers 'screaming at Mary' as they issue scam warning

Fans of Emmerdale were left "screaming at the TV" after Mary sent over a big-money donation to Faye in the latest episode of the show.

Mary has been developing her relationship with Faye in the latest episodes of the soap and is even planning to live with her at a women's shelter in Ecuador in South America. However, viewers think the whole scenario is a romance scam as Faye tries to steal Mary's money.

Suspicions deepened in the latest episode after people began raising their concerns to Mary. Faye also avoided appearing in any photos and acted suspicious around the money raised at a fundraiser.

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She then appeared to pressure Mary into given even more money, even after Suzy raised her concerns to Mary.

Viewers were left screaming at the TV over the storyline as Faye appeared to be at risk of losing everything.

@runninoncaffine said: "Faye is a con artist we know it."

Meanwhile, @MattZeeMiller wrote: "Oh Mary!!!! So gullible!!!! Screaming at the TV don't transfer the cash...then what does she do !!!"

Others said Mary needed to listen to the people around her. @realkaycarson said "Listen to Suzy, Mary!"

Some people also pointed out how common romance scams are and how the episode is important to those affected.

@My6Percent said: "This storyline with Mary is important though... So many people end up in this situation, often feeling too ashamed and embarrassed to ever report it ... Some people are d***s. Eurgh."

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