Summary
A woman from New York reported that nearly a million dollars was taken from her by a scammer from Northern Ireland. The scammer is part of a group known as The Travelling Conmen, who have been linked to international construction scams. The money was allegedly used to buy luxury items, including a 10-carat diamond ring.
Key Facts
- A woman from New York lost nearly a million dollars in a scam by someone from Northern Ireland.
- The scammer belongs to a group called The Travelling Conmen, recognized by the FBI as organized crime.
- The woman was initially approached about home repair work which led to requests for large sums of money.
- She claims the scammer threatened her children's safety if she did not comply with his demands.
- The money was diverted to a jeweler, not the construction company she was told it would go to.
- On social media, the scammer's family showed off luxury items bought with the scammed money.
- Other people have also been victims of this group, losing significant amounts of money.
- Some members of The Travelling Conmen are currently in prison for similar frauds.
