Ohio Man Charged in Social Media Scam

Felix Kouame accused of posing as 'Apple Support' to steal $2,600 from Oak Grove woman.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 6:42am

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An extreme close-up of a cracked smartphone screen reflecting a faint green light, conveying the stark, unsettling aftermath of a social media fraud incident.The harsh, gritty aftermath of a social media scam that exploited an unsuspecting victim's trust in a major tech brand.Cincinnati Today

A 54-year-old Cincinnati man named Felix Kouame has been charged with theft by deception for his alleged role in a social media scam that resulted in an Oak Grove, Ohio woman losing $2,600. Kouame is accused of pretending to be from 'Apple Support' and convincing the woman to send money through Cash App, claiming it was needed to activate her Apple business account.

Why it matters

This case highlights the growing problem of social media-based scams that prey on unsuspecting victims, often the elderly or technologically unsavvy, by exploiting their trust in well-known brands like Apple. Scams like this can have devastating financial impacts on victims.

The details

According to Oak Grove Police, Kouame was part of a scheme that uses fake social media profiles to gain victims' trust, first asking for small donations before repeatedly requesting more money. The scammers have also been known to claim they can help victims set up an Apple Pay business account as a way to keep extracting funds.

  • Kouame was charged on April 17, 2026.

The players

Felix Kouame

A 54-year-old man from Cincinnati, Ohio who has been charged with theft by deception for his alleged role in a social media scam.

Oak Grove Police Department

The law enforcement agency that investigated the social media scam and charged Felix Kouame.

Forest Park Police Department

The Ohio police department that assisted Oak Grove Police in the investigation.

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What they’re saying

“This case highlights the growing problem of social media-based scams that prey on unsuspecting victims, often the elderly or technologically unsavvy, by exploiting their trust in well-known brands like Apple.”

— Oak Grove Police

What’s next

Oak Grove Police are continuing to investigate the broader social media scam operation that Kouame was allegedly involved in.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the importance of consumer education around social media fraud, as well as the need for vigilance when receiving unsolicited requests for money or personal information, even if they claim to be from reputable companies.