Tag: sweepstakes_fraud
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Jamaican National "Mastermind" Sentenced to 66 Months for Multi-Million Dollar Elder Sweepstakes Fraud
Jamaican national Adrian Lawrence, known as "Mastermind," received a 66-month prison sentence for a multi-million dollar sweepstakes fraud. He defrauded at least 50 elderly U.S. citizens, averaging 82 years old, of over $5.6 million by falsely promising sweepstakes winnings.
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