The Truth Behind the Hot Air Balloon Scam

TLDRFamily pretends their 6-year-old son is in a hot air balloon to be on a reality TV show. They face potential jail time for their actions.

Key insights

🎈Family stages a fake hot air balloon incident for TV show

👨‍👩‍👦Authorities scramble to rescue non-existent child

📺Previous involvement in reality TV shows

📝Potential legal consequences for the family

⚖️Impersonating a reality TV show and filing a false report

Q&A

What were the family hoping to gain from this fake incident?

They wanted to be on a reality TV show and gain public attention.

What charges do they face?

They could face charges of contributing to the delinquency of a minor and filing a false report.

Is there any history of their involvement in reality TV shows?

Yes, they have previously been on a wife swap show.

What were the authorities' response to the incident?

Authorities scrambled to rescue the non-existent child, unaware it was a false report.

What are the potential legal consequences for the family?

They could face jail time for their actions.

Timestamped Summary

12:50Family stages a fake incident with a hot air balloon for TV show.

14:45Authorities scramble to rescue a non-existent child believed to be in the balloon.

15:02The family faces potential jail time for impersonating a reality TV show and filing a false report.