Representative Eleanor Holmes Norton was the victim of a home scam where individuals posing as HVAC workers charged nearly $4,400 to her credit card for services not rendered. According to a police report, the suspects entered Norton’s home and accessed her credit card. Though the report described Norton as having the early stages of dementia, her office has disputed this claim. The incident was reported to the police by a house manager after reviewing security footage and noticing the fraudulent charges, prompting an open investigation into the felony fraud.
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A 21-count federal indictment charges Aurora Phelps with luring older men through dating apps, drugging them, and stealing their money and assets. The scheme, spanning from 2019 to 2022, allegedly involved at least 11 victims, four of whom form the basis of the indictment, resulting in three deaths and one victim left comatose. Phelps, who holds dual U.S. and Mexican citizenship, is currently in custody in Mexico, facing potential life imprisonment if convicted. The FBI believes there may be more victims and is urging anyone with information to come forward.
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Jeffrey Moynihan, 56, was arrested in Bradenton, Florida, for grand theft after allegedly defrauding a 74-year-old Texas woman of $600,000. Posing as Elon Musk on Facebook, Moynihan convinced the victim to invest in fraudulent businesses, promising a substantial return. The victim, fearing financial insecurity, sent Moynihan the money over several months. This case highlights the concerning rise in elder fraud, with Bradenton Police reporting nearly $3 million in losses from such crimes this year alone.
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