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crime1 year ago

"Love-Bombed on Hinge: How a Tesla-Driving Realtor Swindled Me Out of My Life Savings"

Christina LaBarbiera, a Christie’s International realtor, is suing her ex-boyfriend Rob Harris for allegedly conning her out of over $70,000 after meeting on Hinge. Harris, a real estate agent, love-bombed LaBarbiera and convinced her to send him money for various reasons, including a fake arrest and a condo offer in Miami. It was later revealed that Harris was living with another woman in New Jersey while claiming to be in Miami. LaBarbiera has filed a lawsuit against Harris for fraud and warns others to be cautious when dating, as she fell victim to a similar scheme as the infamous "Tinder Swindler."

via New York Post |
#crime#fraud#hinge
crime2 years ago

Decades of Deception: Unmasking a 'Catch Me If You Can'-Inspired Conman

A man in the U.K. named Jody Francis Oliver has been exposed as a decades-long conman who swindled millions of dollars from people by assuming multiple high-powered identities, including being friends with former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, a pilot with a multimillion-dollar trust fund, and a cruise ship captain. Oliver, who is currently behind bars on fraud and theft charges, took on various personas and fabricated sponsorships and job positions to deceive others. He targeted individuals, including the elderly, and conned them out of money through fake investments and discounted tickets. Despite being an unemployed married father of three, Oliver managed to convince people of his false identities and lived a lavish lifestyle.

via Fox News|
#conman#crime#fraud
crime2 years ago

Ohio Contractor Indicted for Swindling Thousands in Home Improvement Scam

Warren County contractor Sam Zawosky has been indicted on six counts of grand theft, accused of swindling three customers out of $71,622. Zawosky, owner of Equality Contractors 1, LLC, allegedly failed to provide materials or perform promised services after entering into agreements with the consumers. The Ohio Attorney General's Economic Crimes Unit will prosecute the case and is urging potential victims or anyone with information to come forward.

via WLWT Cincinnati|
#consumer-protection#contractor#crime
crime2 years ago

Thailand's Cyanide Killer: Woman Charged with 14 Murders

A Thai woman has been charged with 80 counts, including premeditated murder, for allegedly using cyanide to kill 14 people whom she had previously swindled. Thai police believe she is the country's worst serial killer and the case has been described as "historic." The suspect denies the murder charges but admits to using cyanide. She is also facing charges of forgery and theft, and is believed to have stolen over $140,000 from her victims. The investigation involved over 900 witnesses and 25,000 documents.

via DW (English)|
#crime#cyanide#murder