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Convicted con-man who tried to pull racist stunt accused in new $250,000 tax prep scam
A convicted con-man has been accused by the Manhattan district attorney’s office of running a new scam. Jon Girodes was accused of stealing $250,000 from unsuspecting victims in a tax preparation scam. It comes after he was running for a state senate seat in Harlem in 2016, then went to prison for a rental fraud. Sarah Wallace reports.
A conversation with Manhattan D.A. Bragg Gun Violence Prevention.
A conversation with Manhattan D.A. Bragg Gun Violence Prevention.
DA Charges Man in Alleged Rental Scam at W42nd Street’s Orion Condo
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has charged a Rochester man with running an alleged apartment-rental scam at The Orion condominium on W42nd Street, accusing him of stealing more than $32,000 from four apartment-hunters this spring.
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“As alleged, Adam Chatwin posed as a landlord to scam four people who were searching for housing. Those who take advantage of the competitive housing market to steal hard-earned money from prospective renters will be prosecuted,” said District Attorney Bragg. “If you are a victim of a rental scam, I urge you to contact our Housing and Tenant Protection Unit at 212-335-3300, or email danyhousing@dany.nyc.gov.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Prison Sentences In 2023 Gunpoint Robbery Murder
“Zaire Allen and Hassan Winston have been held accountable for murdering Alonza Georgia in a brutal act of gun violence driven by greed,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Gun violence devastates families and causes deep and profound trauma in our communities. I hope the resolution of this case offers Mr. Georgia’s family members, who remain devastated at such an insurmountable loss, a step toward the peace and healing they deserve.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment In Scheme That Stole $250k From Older Adults And Medical Student
“Four older adults and a medical student trusted Mr. Girodes to reduce their tax bills in an ethical and legal manner. This defendant allegedly broke that trust to steal $250,000 for his personal use,” said District Attorney Bragg. “This investigation is ongoing, and there is reason to believe there are additional victims. If you are a victim, please call our Financial Frauds Bureau at 212-335-8900.”
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