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These people all made scamming a lifestyle! Lets check out all of their crimes starting with: 6 - Scambo For a Lambo Lee Price the third fraudulently obtained over $1 million from COVID relief funds designed to provide financial relief to small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Rather than use the money to bail out his so-called businesses, Price instead bought a Lamborghini worth $233,000, a Ford F-350

He received almost half the amount he initially requested, $2.6 million. He lied about the number of people he employed and their payroll taxes in his paperwork. Almost everything he reported was a lie. Price had at least a 14-year criminal history when he filed the fraudulent forms, with a large stack of mugshots to prove his prior arrests. Aftermath Unfortunately, Price wasnt the only person to take advantage

of the government program. The US Justice Departments Fraud Division has been very busy over the past few years, uncovering a number of people who lied to receive funds. The division has prosecuted over 150 defendants in over 95 criminal cases and seized over $75 million in funds. Price pleaded guilty to charges of wire fraud and money laundering. Additionally, federal authorities seized $700,000 worth of Prices money and

fraudulent goods. He was sentenced to nine years in prison. Price can now name himself as CEO of cell block D. 5- The Ex-Files John Mulder, a man from Ontario, Canada, assumed multiple identities to meet women online and scam them out of thousands of dollars. Mulder repeatedly changed his life story, name, and profession, and the justice system struggled to keep up with him for years. Despite multiple

charges over the years, he was able to evade the consequences of his actions. Muldres multiple aliases Johnny Myers, John Meyers, John Boulder, and Jon Moulders, helped him stay ahead of law enforcement. Many of Mulders victims were lonely single mothers who were taken by his charming and engaging personality. Mulder claimed to have a variety of careers, such as managing high-profile country artists, making money repairing and flipping

motorcycles, and pretending to be a veterinarian. Lonely Moms One of his victims was Naomi Wolfe, whom he met on Facebook Marketplace when she bought a $10,000 motorcycle from him. Wolfe fell for Mulder, and the pair started dating. At the beginning of their eight-month relationship, Mulder was as charismatic and fun as he was with all his victims. However, as the relationship grew, the engaging and easy to

talk to version of Mulder disappeared, and he became controlling. The relationship ended, and Wolfe was suspicious of the person she once loved. She discovered he had lied about most of his life and that she wasn't his only victim. Mulders victims formed a Facebook page entitled quote, Are we dating the same man- Toronto, where they shared his pictures and commented on how he deceived them. The platform

helped the women piece together his fraudulent schemes and share their experiences. It was clear to Wolfe that Mulder had bamboozled her. She even discovered that the motorcycle she bought from him actually belonged to Annge Madill, another of Mulders victims. Mulder initially offered to sell Madill the motorcycle in question, but he never gave Madill the money or returned the bike. The motorcycle was far from the only

lie he told. Mulder misled his victims into thinking he had many jobs and would reinvent himself repeatedly. One woman, Amy Todd, believed Mulder imported and maintained horses, and she invested $60,000 into a phony business venture with him. Aftermath Law enforcement had been aware of Mulders fraudulent activities, and he faced multiple charges over the years, such as fraud, unlawful confinement, mischief, and voyeurism. Mulder was arrested in

2013 and charged with fraud after he pretended to be a veterinarian to meet and defraud women online. After being convicted, Mulder served 683 days in prison. Upon his release, Mulder faced a string of new charges and failed to appear in court for most of them. Although he amassed multiple bench warrants for his arrest, Mulder posted bail and didn't let silly things like warrants deter him from

scamming single mothers. Mulder had continuously changed his name and identity, making it hard for law enforcement to catch him. Although part of the problem was that they didnt really seem to take Mulders actions seriously, making it difficult for his victims to seek justice. Mulder ultimately couldnt hide from his multiple bench warrants. After failing to attend another court date in October 2022, Mulder was arrested and charged

with another round of unlawful confinement, mischief, and voyeurism charges. Basically this dude has over 100 pissed off exes? Good luck with that Mulder! 4 - Not the Primary Stewart Pearman attempted to steal millions of dollars left for charity by pretending to be the primary beneficiary of an elderly friend's will. After his friend passed away, Pearman forged a fake letter of wishes, which he presented to solicitors

in 2016 to gain control over her multi-million dollar fortune. Pearman had been friends with the victim for 25 years, and she intended to donate a multi-million sum of money to an air ambulance charity. However, Pearman altered her will to make himself the sole executor and main beneficiary, since he apparently needed the money more than people who needed emergency rescue. The victim had already set aside money

for Pearman, which was an already generous $31,220, but that wasn't enough for Mr. Spoiled Brat. After he tampered with her will, Pearman stated he stood to inherit $2.7 million. Forgery The deceased friend vowed to give her fortune to an air ambulance charity in 2014, but the charity never received those funds. Pearman was thorough in his deceit and employed the services of Aleksander Yuriev Shikov and Luke

Derrett, whom he designated as witnesses. They signed the letter of wishes that Pearman forged, which falsely confirmed that they had witnessed the victim sign the document. The solicitors were suspicious of the alleged letter of wishes and opened an investigation shortly. The victim's doctor confirmed that she didnt have the mental capacity to make such a big decision or sign the letter toward the end of her life.

The doctor's statements prompted a further investigation into Pearman's fraudulent actions. His witnesses, Shikov and Derrett, provided affidavits where they claimed they signed the letter as witnesses after the deceased signed it but later changed their stories. They confessed to signing the letter after the victim passed away, and their confessions were critical evidence against Pearman. Arrest Law enforcement arrested Pearman and took him to court. He received a

five-year and three-month prison sentence and was ordered to pay $1873 towards prosecution costs and a victim surcharge. Shikov and Derrett received suspended prison sentences, and the court ordered them to perform unpaid work and make payments toward prosecution costs and a victim surcharge. This guy ripped off an old lady and a charity? His mother must be very proud. 3 - The Fun in Refunds Narinder Kaur made

over half a million dollars when she conned stores into giving her refunds for items she never bought. Kaur, also known as Nina Tiara, would enter stores, remove items from shelves, then take them to the cash register where she claimed she had bought them and requested a refund. Kuars operation was so successful that she made it her full-time job. She defrauded retailers and traveled across the country

to replicate it. Kuar operated from July 2015 to February 2019 and ripped off stores at least 1,000 times. To go undetected, Kaur legally changed her name and created a second identity, in which she opened a new bank account and credit cards. Kuar targeted several high-end stores like department stores Debenhams, John Lewis, House of Fraser, TK Maxx, Homesense, and more. Despite spending significantly less on actual purchases,

she received massive refunds from these stores. Fraud Everywhere Kaur didnt just defraud retail stores, she also conned the Wiltshire Council, her local government in the UK. She used stolen credit cards to pay for services and then requested refunds from the council, claiming she accidentally put too many zeros on a payment. She worked with a male accomplice who helped her use stolen debit cards to pay for

her gas bill. Investigation Police grew suspicious of Kaur and opened an investigation. They used financial data, retail records, security camera footage, and witness evidence. Police found $187,000 in cash and a stack of stolen goods when they searched her home. Officers arrested Kaur, and she faced 26 charges, including fraud, possessing and transferring criminal property, and perverting the course of justice. After a four-month trial, jurors found her

guilty of all charges. She faces significant jail time related to the scheme. Her new alias can be Nina Incarcerina! 2 - Romantic Gestures Frederick Ugo Diji conned dozens of victims through online dating sites, where he gained their trust and convinced them to send him money. Diji gained his victims trust by love bombing, which consisted of charming his victims and making them feel special. With the help

of his accomplice, Raquel Johnson, Diji formed a string of fake online relationships. Diji primarily targeted gay men, although he sometimes reached out to straight men and pretended to be a woman. Most victims were in vulnerable positions, such as suffering from poor health or being older. After establishing what his victims thought was a genuine connection, Diji would ask for money. He would say he needed cash for

his sick or deceased mothers funeral cost or to assist in the legal process of acquiring his inheritance. Ailing Mother Diji often convinced victims to give him money for his mother, who he either said was sick abroad and needed financial support for medical bills, or that shed passed away and he had to pay for the funeral. Diji also claimed that he needed money for legal fees or

to invest in new business opportunities. Sometimes his stories were very elaborate, such as when he claimed he was being held by Dutch customs- which was believable because when ARENT Dutch customs an absolute nuisance, am I right!?- and alleged he had been kidnapped on at least one occasion. Diji took elaborate measures to support his stories by creating false documents and travel documentation, which he would send to

his victims to pressure them. Although Diji claimed he just needed a loan, which he would quickly repay, none of his victims got their money back. Career Con Dijis crimes lasted from January 2005 to April 2021. Over that time, he conned at least 80 victims. Diji and Johnson stole at least $250,000 from five of their victims, and authorities later learned they laundered $535,000 through their accounts. They

spent the money on living expenses like private dental care, gym memberships, groceries, and take-out meals. One victim came forward in 2020 after paying Diji $125,000 over 14 years! Police traced the money the victim sent to Diji and Johnsons home, where they found evidence of a further 179 victims of fraud. Authorities linked the pair to 80 victims of romance fraud, 22 of investment fraud, and 77 who

had their identities or bank details stolen. They arrested the pair, charging Diji with conspiracy to defraud, concealing criminal property, and possessing an identity document for improper means, and Johnson for supporting Diji by laundering the money through her bank account. Diji pleaded guilty to his charges and was jailed for eight years. Johnson pleaded guilty to one case of money laundering and was jailed for three years and

nine months. After over 15 years of dedicated scamming, all Diji got for his retirement is a pair of silver bracelets around his wrists! Before we get to the last case, if youre enjoying this video, be sure to stay right here for our past release about these romance scammers! 1 - Nab and Grab William Lewis allegedly committed several robberies and mail theft for several months in Detroit,

Michigan. According to his charges, Lewis started by stealing packages from peoples porches but progressed straight up robbing the delivery drivers. He likely was responsible for at least eight robberies and larcenies across Detroit and carried a taser or knife as he committed his crimes. Surveillance cameras caught footage of Lewis chasing a UPS driver and also picked up his car while a theft was in progress. In one

incident, Lewis not only stole from a delivery driver but, after taking the package, he robbed the driver of personal items he had on him. Clues Lewiss car was a piece of critical information for police, as it was easily recognizable and had distinguishing marks. With so much security camera footage picking up on his vehicle before, during, and after similar thefts, it was only a matter of time

before law enforcement identified their suspect. The police used the security camera footage and the help of vigilant community members to locate Lewis. Many victims called the police when they realized someone had stolen their packages. Officers located Lewis at a gas station with his kids inside the vehicle. After searching the car, law enforcement found multiple pieces of evidence linking Lewis to other crimes across the city. Lewis

had a prior arrest warrant but was out on bail. He reentered police custody under a new warrant for larceny. She had gambling debts to pay off, so she became the female tinder swindler! Then theres the woman who scammed her own supposed best friend with an imaginary uncle! Lets get right into the worst of the romance scammers: 4 - Off Base Romance Ring Florence Musau and Mark

Arome Okuo from Canton, Massachusetts, were caught defrauding people out of millions through elaborate romance scams. Four other people were involved in the scam, including four Nigerian nationals. Still, Musau and Okuo were the ringleaders and scammed their victims out of more than $1.3 million. Profiles Musau used fake identities to create profiles on dating apps and social media platforms. She used these aliases to find victims and lie

to them about her romantic intentions. Then, she swindled them out of thousands of dollars when they fell for it. She had fake passports made with the names Precious Adams and Catherine Muthoki to open bank accounts in the Boston area where her victims could deposit the funds. Musau's accomplices told their victims to deposit their money into her accounts. She would then withdraw the money in amounts less

than $10,000 to avoid suspicion. In 2018, one of the six conspirators found a victim online and told her he was a member of the U.S. military deployed in the Middle East. He sweet-talked the woman into sending $20,000 into a Santander bank account, so he could retire early and come live with her in the United States. Okuo took the same approach in his scamming. He often claimed

to be a U.S. soldier in the Middle East or Africa. As the online romance with his victims developed, he claimed he was desperate to leave the military and come home, but he needed money first. In one case, a woman transferred $137,000 to an account controlled by Musau and Okuo so that Okuo could claim retirement benefits early and return to marry her. In another case, he told

a woman from Georgia that he worked in the oil industry in Kuwait. However, he was in love with her and needed $4,700 to be with her in the U.S. The woman quickly wired the money to him. In 2020, Musau told a man that she was working at a United Nations refugee camp in the Middle East and wanted to come to the U.S. to start a new

life with him. The victim sent her $7,800 to help her move out of the Middle East. But of course, these digital romances never materialized. Of the $1.3 million stolen, most came from romance scams, and another $20,000 came from pandemic unemployment claims. The scammers used the names of unsuspecting Massachusetts residents who were still employed and had never applied for benefits. Aftermath Musau and Okuo were arrested on

March 22, 2021. Musau pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit bank and wire fraud, carrying a maximum sentence of 30 years. Assistant U.S. Attorney Ian Stearns offered a plea deal that would put Musau behind bars for four to five years. Musau also forfeited $350,000 in stolen funds in addition to her 2013 Lexus sedan. 3 - Words with Scammers Garth Davis When a widowed woman

decided to pass some time on the Words with Friends mobile app, she had no idea she would be scammed out of nearly $34,000. Words with Friends is a mobile game similar to Scrabble, where you can play with your friends or random strangers as you put tiles down and play words that get you the most points. It seems relatively harmless until people with ulterior motives are matched

with lonely, vulnerable players. The widowed woman from Tennesseewe'll call her Sarahdecided to download Words with Friends after her husband died earlier that year. She started playing against a man who said his name was Garth Davis, and they used the game's chat feature to get to know one another. Eventually, the friendly competition evolved into a romantic relationship. They moved the conversation to Google Hangouts, where they confided

in one another. Then, Garth told Sarah that he was having financial issues. He said he was a project manager on an oil rig off the coast of Ireland and couldn't access his bank account. He begged Sarah for help via cash and gift cards. She sent him thousands of dollars. A few months later, Sarah broke her foot, which made it difficult to go out and buy the

gift cards for him. So he offered another optionshe could send the money via wire transfers to his' friend,' Carla Whaley. Sarah sent him $20,000 in cash and another $3,000 through CashApp. But by July, Sarah grew suspicious and called the police. Carla Ann Whaley Fearing that Sarah was catfished, the cops went to Whaley's home to find this mysterious "Garth Davis." But Whaley denied knowing anyone named "Garth

Davis." She admitted to the police that she was helping a friend move money but wouldnt tell them who that friend was because she wasn't a rat. A few months later, police brought Whaley in for more questioning. She confessed to lying and said she received $20,000 from Sarah. Police looked at Whaley's CashApp transactions and saw that she received the money, exchanged it for cryptocurrency, and then sold

it for cash. Between July and August, she transferred more than $10,000 to her personal bank account. There was no Garth Davis; it had been Carla Whaley the whole time. Not only was the widowed Sarah swindled out of thousands of dollars, but she was emotionally manipulated at one of the loneliest times in her life. Whaley was arrested in her home and brought to jail. She was charged

with one count of fraudulent schemes and one count of financing a criminal syndicate. The lead detective on the case, Gary Kidder, said this is a common scam. And they're not just limited to dating apps. Red Flags There are a lot of warning signs to look for if you think you or someone you know may be on the verge of getting scammed. Scammers usually begin the chat

by saying that they're out of the country for some reason, like work, the military, or family. This creates distance between them and the victim. Then, they'll work on establishing trust before coming up with a medical problem or business emergency that leaves them desperate for money. Many victims feel a sense of loyalty and send the money, especially after chatting with the scammers for a while. But be

warned: scammers are never finished asking for money. Once you send it, they'll ask again. And again. If you see a loved one talking to someone online asking for money, ask how they met that person in the first place. In 2019, an estimated 25,000 people lost $201 million to romance scams. The average victim lost $2,600 each. Victims over age 70 lost an average of $10,000 or more.

2 - My Best Friend No Lies Susan and Anna met while working at an assisted living facility. It started when Susan lent Anna a hair tie to keep her hair out of her clients' food. They became fast friends and started going to nightclubs and on vacations together. But their friendship was built on lies. Anna said she was one of three triplets, two girls and a boy.

But her brother died, so her biological parents put baby Anna and her sister in a plastic bag in the middle of Liverpool. Susan felt horrible for her sob story. The lies got worse when Susan said she had a crush on a nightclub bouncer named "Ste." Anna quickly turned around and said that Ste was her uncle. The Uncle Susan lost touch with Ste until one day, eight

years later, long after the club closed down. Ste called her to say he owned a business in Las Vegas and wanted a camcorder for Christmas, but his cousin Anna wouldn't get him one. He asked Susan to buy one for him. Susan didn't think this was strange because she had been getting updates from Anna about Ste over the years. Anna said Ste was recently married and divorced

and had two children since he last saw Susan at the club. Things took an intense turn when Anna told Susan that Ste needed money for cancer treatment in the United States. Apparently, he was participating in experimental treatment in Maryland, and Anna couldn't cover the cost herself. So Susan agreed to cover half of it. It started at 1,000 per month and started increasing over time. Two years

into the cancer scheme, Ste needed money to buy an apartment attached to the hospital for 450 per month. Susan found herself in a mounting debt she couldn't climb out of. She worked as many shifts as she could to cover Ste's treatment costs, especially since he promised a future with her once he recovered. Then, Anna's lies came crashing down. The Truth Susan realized Anna was lying when

she saw her son's location wasn't in the United States, where Anna said they were taking care of Ste. In December 2019, Susan had a breakdown. Her mental health was so poor that she had to move in with a friend. Susan started researching other things about Anna's life. When she called Anna's employera place she claimed to work for 10 yearsthey said they had no record of any

employee named Anna. Susan researched Ste and saw no birth, death, or marriage records for anyone named Ste Lucas. Anna scammed Susan out of 117,000. In Anna's house, police discovered all of the get-well cards and gifts Susan sent to Ste. Anna pleaded guilty to fraud and was sentenced to 28 months in prison plus a 15-year restraining order. Even though justice might be served, Susan struggles to get

over her best friend's betrayal. She has trust issues and is afraid to use public transportation. Shes still so anxious that she can't work and hopes that her story will warn other potential victims of fraud. 1 - The Female Tinder Swindler Jocelyn Zakhour Jocelyn Zakhour is an Australian woman who used Tinder to scam her matches out of money to pay back her gambling debts. Zakhour was living

the high life as a Crown Casino VIP member. But she needed more money to fuel her gambling addiction. Blueberries & Tobacco Zakhour took to Tinder to convince her matches to invest in blueberry and tobacco farms in New South Wales. One of the men was a chief executive with money to spare. He gave in to her requests as they built a romantic relationship online. He sent $730,000

in 17 installments over five months. He believed his money was going towards seeds, farm worker salaries, and harvests. Instead, it ended up in Poker machines at Melbourne's Crown Casino. But he was hesitant when she ran out of that money and asked for more. So, she sent him 240 emails in three weeks that threatened his wife, mother, and children. Around the same time, Zakhour convinced another financial

planner to transfer $61,000 for a fruit and vegetable farm. In June 2018, she persuaded one Tinder match to send her $110,000 and another to send $50,000 on the same day. Busted One of the men contacted the police, discovering that Zakhour didn't have a blueberry, tobacco, or fruit and vegetable farm... just a gambling addiction. Zakhour pleaded guilty, and a judge sentenced her to four years and eight

months behind bars. Zakhour appealed to reduce her sentence, arguing that the men knew what they were getting into when they matched with her on Tinder. The judge didn't buy it. Click to watch one of these next videos! Let us know in the comment section what youd rather happen, be scammed once for $1000 dollars or be scammed 20 different times for $500 dollars?