Woman Says Being a “Professional Gossip” Helped Her Buy Two HomesCOLOMBIA – A 67-year-old woman has gone viral after claiming she earned enough money as a “professional gossip” to buy two houses. Identified only as Myriam, she is reportedly from Armenia, Quindío, and has spent years collecting and selling information about the personal lives of people in her community. Ordinary neighborhood gossip reportedly earns her between 5,000 and 10,000 Colombian pesos, while more controversial stories are sold for higher prices. Many people were surprised that someone could earn a living by selling gossip, while others criticized the practice for invading people’s privacy and exposing personal information for profit. Some online users also argued that accepting money to keep sensitive information secret could be considered a form of extortion in certain countries.