Feds arrest Houston woman accused of cheating elderly victims out of more than $1M

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A federal warrant was issued for her arrest on January 12. She faces more than 65 charges of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud, according to the FBI.

6:07 PM CDT May 5, 2024We first told you aboutEditor's note: The above video aired in April before Thomas was arrested., Thomas is known to misrepresent herself as a registered nurse at senior care centers in Houston, Sugar Land and Pearland.

The indictment says the mother and son tricked a family after their home was damaged in Hurricane Harvey. While they were away, Thomas allegedly told the family that an arrest warrant came for one of them related to a fraudulent FEMA claim. The indictment alleges the couple believed they were paying for the attorney’s services. However, the money was allegedly deposited into Isaiah Thomas’ account who shared the funds with his mother.

 

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