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$1,000,000 Con Man Romance Scammer | Brian Brainard Wedgeworth
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From the IC3 2021 Report:
Confidence Fraud/Romance scams encompass those designed to pull on a victim’s “heartstrings.” In 2021, the IC3 received reports from 24,299 victims who experienced more than $956 million in losses to Confidence Fraud/Romance scams. This type of fraud accounts for the third highest losses reported by victims.
Con artists are present on most dating and social media sites. In 2021, the IC3 received thousands of complaints from victims of online relationships resulting in sextortion or investment scams.
Source: Tampa Bay Times, https://www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2...
Florida man pleads guilty in $1.3M online dating scam, official says
TALLAHASSEE — A Florida man has pleaded guilty to defrauding more than 30 women of more than $1.3 million by pretending to be a doctor on online dating services, a U.S. attorney said Thursday.
Brian Brainard Wedgeworth, 46, who formerly lived in the Florida capital city of Tallahassee and in Center Point, Alabama, used 10 different aliases as part of the scheme, U.S. Attorney Jason Cody said in a news release.
“Our citizens should not be preyed upon by fraudsters who steal through overtures of affection,” Cody said.
Wedgeworth made promises to the women to con them into sending him money, jewelry and watches, according to court documents. He pleaded guilty to 25 counts, including wire fraud, mail fraud, aggravated identity theft and money laundering.
