Mourners ‘scammed’ in pub boss funeral stream con

Several mourners were left outraged after discovering they had been ‘scammed’ during the live stream of a pub boss’s funeral.

The funeral of John Smith, the owner of the popular local pub, was live-streamed for those who could not attend in person due to COVID-19 restrictions. However, viewers quickly realized that they were being charged a hefty fee to access the stream, despite being told it would be free.

Many of the mourners had already paid their respects in the form of donations to the family, only to be hit with additional charges to watch the funeral online. Some even reported that the stream abruptly cut off before the service had concluded.

The incident has sparked outrage in the community, with many calling for an investigation into the company responsible for handling the live stream. The family of John Smith has since issued an apology, stating that they were not aware of the charges being imposed on viewers.

It serves as a stark reminder to always be cautious when dealing with online services, especially during sensitive times such as funerals.