Singer's Dream Come True Really Part Of Elaborate ID Theft Scam

He may sound like Brian Johnson - look like Brian Johnson.

But Gary Edwards of Seattle is not the real lead singer for AC/DC.

“Every time we did AC/DC, people would be floored. I mean, that was amazing,” said Gary.

So when Gary and his fiancé Aaricka received a phone call offering Gary the chance to play with AC/DC, they bought it.

"It felt like a winning lottery ticket,” said Aaricka Ludgood.

Gary was to join the band in London and go on tour. He was offered a $17,000 signing bonus, a Columbia Records contract and the chance to live out his dream.

“I thought i was going to sing for AC/DC,” said Gary.

So Gary signed away. He gave out his social security number, his family's address, dates of births and copies of his and Aaricka's signature.

Bob Schroeder with the Federal Trade Commission says this is one of the most elaborate schemes he's seen.

And while the contracts, the e-mails and phone calls appeared to be legitimate, the scammers were set up to do some real damage.

“It allows someone with that information to create credit card accounts in your name.” said Schroeder.

“I feel stupid. I should've known better. How could I have been so gullible,” said Gary.

Gary and Aaricka even had reservations at a Seattle restaurant where they were supposed to meet a CBS Radio executive to talk over the details.

But when he didn't show, they realized the dream was over.

"You want to believe. You put so much work into what you're doing that this has to be real,” said Aaricka.

And what hurts the most Gary says is that he quit his dream band thinking he was off to bigger and better things.

“How are you feeling today?” asked KIRO 7 Consumer Investigator David Quinlan.

“Beat up. Beat up,” said Gary.

Because Gary and Aaricka's information is still out there, the FTC says they're in a vulnerable spot.

The FTC said if you ever fall victim to identity theft, report it immediately, put a fraud alert on all your credit cards and monitor your accounts closely.

To file a complaint with the FTC: https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov

How to avoid identity theft: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/idtheft/