Who is the "worst friend in the world" please?
Englishwoman Helen Dove can look forward to this dubious honor: she ruined the life of her close friend Kimberley Baker with a large-scale fraud.
What happened then?
The friendship actually started very well: Helen and Kimberley met at a riding school and got on well right away. When Kimberley casually mentioned that she wanted nothing more than to work for children professionally, Helen promptly said that she worked in the state adoption agency – and maybe could work for her.
How nice.
Indeed. Helen helped Kimberley apply for a job where she would also help find adopted children. The initiative took effect immediately, and Kimberley soon received feedback from the authority that signaled interest.
A good start for Kimberley!
Of course, she was very happy – and gave everything in the following weeks. Several officials from the agency contacted her and conducted interviews by email.
By mail?
Yes, the personal appointment was canceled at short notice and was then made up in writing. Apparently not unusual with this authority due to time constraints – especially since Kimberley's friend Helen personally vouched for the fact that the job applicant was a good candidate. And it actually worked: Kimberley got a contract for her dream job.
Madness!
Yes, understandably she was also very enthusiastic. She immediately quit her old job after 17 years and was looking forward to working with her good friend Helen.
The two were really good friends now?
And how! Helen was even a bridesmaid at Kimberley's wedding.
I feel like the story doesn't end with this happy ending …
Unfortunately, no. Because after the contract, Kimberley's start in her new job was protracted – she was repeatedly told that her first day would unfortunately be delayed. This went on for seven months – until Kimberley made a terrible discovery.
Oh no, I guess …
Yes, exactly: Helen had invented everything, but really everything. The job had never existed, the emails with the agency's employees had all been written by herself. For the hoax she had invented 15 different personalities, written thousands of emails and forged numerous documents. Of course, she had never worked for the authority in life – every second of friendship had been a lie.
Poor Kimberley!
It was stunned. Not only did she lose her job and over half a year of income – the friend's betrayal hit her more than anything. "She was my best friend," she told the Guardian. "I was with her around the clock. She traveled with us and often looked after the children – I had no reason to ever doubt her."
Why the hell did Helen take such a cruel trick?
That's a good question – you can see in the video the justification with which your lawyer explained this elaborate deception!