Brazilian Woman Posed as Child, Scammed Family for Year
#BrazilCrime #FraudScamA 37-year-old Brazilian woman, Amanda Maria Souza de Oliveira, posed as an autistic child for 14 months, defrauding families nationwide with elaborate scams, and was jailed for 18 months after a court rejected her mental illness defense. read more
"Producer Accused of Scamming Father's Friend Out of Millions"
#LosAngeles #FraudScamFilm producer Justin Berns is accused of scamming his father's longtime friend out of $7 million through a deceitful scheme involving fake financial difficulties, non-existent lawyers, and fraudulent documents. Berns, facing a wire fraud charge, could spend up to 20 years in prison. read more
Online Dating Scam Preys on Elderly Men, Alleged Kidnapping Resulting in Death
#FraudScam #OnlineDatingScamA Nevada woman named Aurora Phelps used dating apps to scam older men, leading to a deadly scheme. She faces charges including wire fraud and kidnapping. Officials suspect there are more victims and are seeking information. read more