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Buffalo Scammer Fooled 500 Victims | Buffalo News
A Buffalo con artist named Nicholas Janes pulled off a nationwide scam, swindling over 500 victims for $420,812 by posing as a sheriff’s deputy and attorney, threatening legal action over fake loan delinquencies. He collected payments via USPS money orders sent to fake addresses, including mailboxes in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The scheme was uncovered in May 2023 when feds noticed suspicious Express Mail deliveries to his home. Janes received a five-year probation sentence — a cautionary tale about how elaborate scams can deceive even the most unsuspecting victims. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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