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Scammers Targeting Religious Groups, Parishioners In Hudson Valley Scammers Targeting Religious Groups, Parishioners In Hudson Valley
Scammers Targeting Religious Groups, Parishioners In Hudson Valley Authorities in the Hudson Valley are warning residents of scammers who have been asking for fraudulent donation requests from religious groups and parishioners.  The warning was issued by the Putnam County Sheriff's Office on Friday, March 10, which said that the scams consist of fraudulent solicitors asking parishioners to donate to their local houses of worship. Usually, the scenario will consist of religious victims being sent an email or text message stating that their house of worship is collecting donations in the form of cash or gift cards, authorities said. The Sheri…

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by Ben Crnic
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Westchester Woman Who Faked Cancer Diagnosis In $50K Fraud To Be Sentenced Westchester Woman Who Faked Cancer Diagnosis In $50K Fraud To Be Sentenced
Westchester Woman Who Faked Cancer Diagnosis In $50K Fraud To Be Sentenced The woman who admitted to defrauding donors out of more than $50,000 by misrepresenting the fact that she had terminal cancer is scheduled to be sentenced this week. Vedoutie Hoorbraj of Ardsley - also known as Shivonie Deokaran - is scheduled to be sentenced on Friday. She faces up to 20 years behind bars, though a lighter sentence is expected. Hoorbraj after pleading guilty to one count of wire fraud earlier this year following her arrest in Orlando. She admitted to engaging in an elaborate scheme to solicit donations for two years in Westchester by representing that she had terminal canc…

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by Zak Failla