This is Scott (Scotty Idol).

I NEED HELP.

I am humbled and terrified to post this news, but I have no choice.

I was recently the victim of a cyber-scam that robbed me of ALL my money saved to survive and live. This is no joke. My main bank account is drained.

I had to open a new temporary bank account and have only $300.00 to my name in it.

I could lose my home (apartment) very soon as I cannot earn enough money in time to pay it.

The story worsens. I have been struggling with depression for many months; years really.

When COVID hit years ago, my barber-salon business ( Shear Inspiration) of almost 30 years was forced to close for almost a year. I barely got through that time period emotionally/financially… but I made it. When my business re-opened, about 6 months later the building I leased my space for 30 years was sold to a new owner who wanted to remodel and thus, I was kicked out and my business was forced to close permanently. That was one of the worst experiences of my life. I felt like dying as 30 years of business, clients, friends, memories of parties/events all stoped when I was forced out. My depression worsened.

I had to try and “ start over “ somehow. Slowly, I was able to rent a chair at a salon near Vallejo where I live to re-build/start my life again. I also had to move from my 20 year condo after that and downsize.

I have been secretly struggling to truly get back on my feet financially/emotionally ever since losing my beloved Barber salon in San Francisco.

This latest event of being scammed /losing my remaining money to an online job position that promised good income has ruined me and has made me want to end my own life.

My depression has escalated significantly to the point of not functioning on some days. I can’t work, focus, and my anxiety is off the charts.

When you see this Go Fund Me posting for help/funds, I may be already in process of professional mental intervention/help to stay alive. The thought of losing my apartment and not functioning well enough at the moment to work is overwhelming. Right now I need donations to survive because I don’t want my to give up this struggle.

I cherish and appreciate all the wonderful people, friends, acquaintances I have met in my life (as Scotty Idol- the performer) or just as “ me” , regular Scott.

I never imagined I would get to this point of barely functioning. But I am exhausted and need help.

Any help/funds/support to keep me going would be life-changing.

I love you ALL no matter how this all turns out.

Thank you,

Scotty Idol ( Scott Whitesides)