Imagine being so committed to a lie that you keep it up for 16 years—and even skip Zumba small talk to stay in character. A Spanish woman faked being mute for nearly two decades to cash in on a disability pension… until a detective caught her giving directions like a tour guide. She went from silent film actress to courtroom drama in one unscripted sentence.
Woman Fakes Muteness for 16 Years to Collect Disability Pension