Two women fooled at least 16 vulnerable elderly men and stole over $7 million in a
“romance scam”
that lasted for several years, reports the NY Post. Rosanna Lisa Stanley and Gina Guy allegedly used deceptive stories about medical procedures and fake business opportunities to manipulate their victims.
The scam finally came to an end when the two culprits were arrested last month. The con women reeled their victims in through
“in-person meetings, phone calls, text messages, and an online dating platform,”
according to court documents.
Stanley, 48, deceived a man by pretending to be a fortune teller. She convinced him that his money was contaminated and promised to cleanse it. The victim believed her and sent her money transfers and checks for over a decade. He thought she could help him achieve his desired life.
Another victim fell in love with Stanley during a meeting in February 2023. He believed they were in an exclusive romantic relationship. As a result, he paid her rent and living expenses and gave her access to his online banking and credit card. Stanley changed his password, refused to share it, and spent thousands of dollars on his behalf. She also tricked him into investing in a fake catering business in Florida.
In total, Stanley swindled at least $555,000 from the senior, using some of the money to pay off loans for a boat and luxury car. Guy, aged 37, conned four men out of over $900,000 by claiming she needed money for kidney transplants. Stanley was arrested in Miami Beach, while Guy was apprehended in New York City. Both women are facing charges of money laundering, wire fraud, and conspiracy. They have been released on a $250,000 bond each, and the case is currently ongoing.
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