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She Suspiciously Paid for Everything in Cash for Years, Then People Realized Why

The focus is on Anna Delvey, a woman who lived a lavish lifestyle among New York socialites, often paying in cash to avoid raising suspicion about her true background. Anna, who claimed to be a potential heiress but whose origins were unclear, would frequently ask for advice from the concierge at the Soho hotel where she stayed, slipping her a hundred dollars each time.

The concierge, Neff, eventually realized that Anna already knew the best places to go and was not seeking her help but rather wanting her time. Anna’s reputation grew, and she was known for her generosity, paying for everything in cash and often in large bills. Her room would overflow with shopping bags from high-end brands, and she would treat herself to expensive beauty treatments and even hire a personal trainer. Explore the full details and discover more ▶

Despite her European accent and the assumption that she was an heiress, the origin of her wealth remained unclear to many. Anna’s ability to mingle and turn up to parties on private jets dressed in designer clothes made her an enigma among the socialite scene. Explore the full details and discover more ▶