Las Vegas, romance scams

Las Vegas woman indicted in romance scam targeting older men, authorities say
A Las Vegas woman has been charged with wire fraud, kidnapping and a litany of other crimes in a romance scam that targeted mostly older men, federal authorities said. The victims
Feds say Las Vegas woman romanced men online, then stole from them
LAS VEGAS (CN) — A Las Vegas woman facing multiple federal charges found victims through online dating apps, drugged them to access their finances and, in one case, left them for dead, federal authorities said Friday.
FBI Las Vegas to discuss criminal charges in romance scams
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - FBI Las Vegas says they will discuss criminal charges for romance scams Friday afternoon. The FBI says it’s “one of the most egregious and reprehensible” romance scams in recent history. Special Agent in Charge Spencer L. Evans and U.S. Attorney Sue Fahami for the District of Nevada are hosting the conference.
Las Vegas Woman Allegedly Drugged Older Men In Romance Scam
Aurora Phelps, 43, is accused of luring men on online dating apps to meet in person, drugging them with sedatives and stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from them.
Woman Accused of Drugging and Robbing Older Men in a Deadly Romance Scheme
The FBI in Las Vegas says a woman lured at least four older men on online dating apps to meet in person, drugged them with sedatives and stole hundreds of thousands of dollars in a “sinister” romance
Woman accused of drugging, robbing older men in a deadly romance scheme, FBI in Las Vegas says
The FBI in Las Vegas says a woman lured at least four older men on online dating apps to meet in person, drugged them with sedatives and stole hundreds of thousands of dollars in a "sinister" romance scheme.
Blasting near Lake Las Vegas could last up to two years, letter reveals
Cleanup of an old, contaminated mine near Lake Las Vegas to make way for thousands of new homes continues. This week, ...
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Las Vegas Mayor Shelley Berkley brings back regularly scheduled news conferences to City Hall
Mayor Shelley Berkley, wearing a bright yellow blazer and even brighter smile, stood next to a podium in front of a small ...
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NV Energy asks to increase rates, but says customers will pay less overall in 2025
Even with the proposed increase, NV Energy says Southern Nevada customers "should expect to pay less for energy by the end of ...
Nevada corrections officer accused of sexually assaulting inmate
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - A Nevada corrections officer is accused of sexually assaulting an inmate in a lawsuit obtained by ...
Las Vegas LGBTQ hub 'The Fruit Loop' may become historical landmark
An area in Las Vegas known as "The Fruit Loop," popular with the LGBTQ community, is being considered for designation as a ...
Two Las Vegas residents to be extradited to San Jose for alleged attempted kidnapping
SAN JOSE — Two Nevada residents will be extradited to San Jose after allegedly attempting to kidnap a bank employee with ...
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Horses4Heroes hosts Family Farm Day this weekend at the Ranch Las Vegas
Horses 4 Heroes, located at The Ranch Las Vegas, is known for its commitment to community outreach, offering hands-on ...
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With thousands displaced by LA fires, Las Vegas could be a destination for climate migration
This year’s wildfires have accelerated an already-growing housing crisis in LA, and that could be the tipping point of ...
Family of teen killed by wire on Las Vegas Wash files lawsuit
The family of Angel Naranjo, the teen killed in a tragic biking accident in July of 2023 have filed a wrongful death lawsuit ...