Tag: romance scam
Nana Takyiwa Adonu, Romance Scam, Maryland 2026
⏱ 2 min read A Maryland woman, Nana Takyiwa Adonu, 43, of Odenton, was sentenced to 70 months in federal prison on July 22, 2026, for her role in a nationwide romance scam that exploited victims in Iowa and beyond. The scam, which involved creating fake profiles on internet dating sites and social media platforms,…
Franklin Ikechukwu Nwadialo, Wire Fraud, Washington 2023
⏱ 2 min read A 42-year-old Nigerian national, Franklin Ikechukwu Nwadialo, was sentenced to five years in prison for running a $3.5 million romance scam that targeted eight victims across the US, including in Washington state. The scam, which lasted for over 15 years, involved Nwadialo posing as ‘Giovanni’ on dating websites such as Match,…
Saheed Sunday Owolabi, Online Romance Scam, North Carolina 2023
⏱ 2 min read Saheed Sunday Owolabi, a Nigerian man, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for his role in a massive online romance scam that targeted vulnerable citizens in the United States, particularly in the Eastern District of North Carolina. Owolabi and his co-conspirators used fake online relationships to cheat victims…
Lori Ann Kimball, Romance Scam Scheme, Colorado 2023
⏱ 2 min read Lori Ann Kimball, a 52-year-old woman from Castle Rock, Colorado, was involved in a large-scale romance scam that targeted victims across the country. From January 2023 to at least February 2025, Kimball conspired with others to move proceeds of mail and wire fraud to Nigeria. The scam, known as a ‘pig…
Peaches Stergo, Romance Scam, Florida 2023
Florida woman sentenced to 51 months in prison for defrauding Holocaust survivor of $2.8 million in a romance scam. Perpetrator used manipulation and fake documents to deceive victim. Victims of romance scams must be cautious and aware. #romancescam #fraud #prison
