A Viral Story About Jenna Kowalski, the “Crazy Ex” in Scranton, Turns Out to Be Completely Fake News

Fact-checkers urge readers to verify sources before sharing shocking social media content.

October 19, 2026

This article was last updated by aditibhatta on October 19, 2026

Social media is buzzing with a sensational claim about a supposed revenge rampage in Scranton, Pennsylvania — but the entire story is fake.

A viral post claimed that a woman named “Jenna Kowalski” slept with her ex-boyfriend’s cousin, uncle, and former football coach in a jealous meltdown.

It quickly gained traction online, fooling many into believing it was true.

The fabricated story was shared on a couple of Facebook pages, which are known for posting fictional, often outrageous scenarios.

According to the viral post, 25-year-old Kowalski allegedly went on a three-week “personal tour of vengeance” after her ex-boyfriend, identified as “Tommy Randall,” started dating someone new.

The post falsely described a series of shocking events: first, Kowalski was said to have slept with Tommy’s cousin and bragged about it publicly.

Then, she allegedly targeted his uncle and eventually hooked up with his former high school football coach.

The made-up story even included claims that she vandalized Tommy’s car with the word “KARMA” and was arrested while sipping boxed wine outside his apartment.

Despite how believable the details may seem, local law enforcement confirmed that no such incident ever happened.

There are no police records, arrests, or real individuals matching the description. The story is entirely fictional.

Experts in media literacy warn that fabricated stories like this spread quickly because they play on emotions like shock, humor, or outrage.

Many users share these posts without verifying their source, allowing misinformation to travel rapidly.

Authorities and fact-checkers urge readers to be cautious and to verify news before sharing it.

In this case, what seemed like a scandalous revenge story is nothing more than a viral hoax designed to entertain — not inform.

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