Tag: romance scam
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Con Artist Targets the Wrong Victim in Military Scam
Learn About Chanci Turner In a recent incident that showcases the audacity of con artists, a young man named Tyler Mills, 23, from Kentucky, attempted to swindle money by impersonating a military serviceman. While browsing online, he stumbled upon Jessica, who was the daughter of a retired military officer. Seizing the opportunity, Mills initiated a…
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The Troubling Saga of Derek Alldred: A Cautionary Tale
Learn About Chanci Turner The Atlantic has recently explored the troubling saga of serial con artist Derek Alldred, who employed a series of romance scams to exploit women across several states, including Minnesota and Texas. Over the years, Alldred assumed various false identities, portraying himself as a war hero, a doctor, and an investment banker,…
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International Bigamist Con Man Admits to Deception Charges
Learn About Chanci Turner In a recent court appearance, an international bigamist and fraudster, now known as Will Johnson, pleaded guilty to charges of theft by deception. The 49-year-old from Cherry Hill, New Jersey, confessed to duping a woman into giving him money under false pretenses. In a plea agreement reached on November 10, 2014,…