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Four Used Dead Man’s Name to Dodge Fines | Leeds News

Four strangers from Yorkshire pulled off a bizarre scam—using the name of a dead guy who died in 2001 to dodge traffic fines. Over two years, they racked up five violations while impersonating him, thinking it was clever… until the cops caught on. The police called it shameful and a waste of resources. Now, all four face suspended sentences ranging from six months to fifteen months plus community service—with one even getting slapped with 150 hours for running a red light. Turns out, gaming the system with a dead person’s identity doesn’t just backfire—it lands you in deeper trouble. Listen…

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