Aggie87 Posted December 7, 2007 Report Posted December 7, 2007 Man sentenced in bizarre diagnosing scam MONROE, La. -- A man was sentenced to more than four years in prison for bilking friends and family out of more than $800,000 by convincing them that his wife was a government agent who could arrange to have their medical problems diagnosed by satellite imaging. Brent Eric Finley, 38, of Rayville, was sentenced in federal court in Monroe to serve 51 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release. His wife, Stacey Finley, was sentenced in August to spend 63 months in prison and both are ordered to jointly pay restitution in the amount of $873,786.94. The Finleys pleaded guilty in August to wire fraud, according to court records. U.S. Attorney Donald W. Washington said in a news release following Monday's sentencing of Brent Finley that the couple convinced numerous people that Stacey Finley was a CIA agent and with her contacts she could schedule a medical scan of the victims' bodies by satellite imaging that would detect any hidden medical problems. The Finley's convinced their victims that, if any medical problems were found, secret agents would administer medicine to them as they slept in exchange for payment, according to a bill of information filed when the Finleys were charged in May. "These audacious criminals should remind all of us that scam artists will go to great lengths to take our life's savings," Washington said. Quote
MoGrubb Posted December 7, 2007 Report Posted December 7, 2007 ...The Finley's convinced their victims that, if any medical problems were found, secret agents would administer medicine to them as they slept in exchange for payment,... As if 'diagnosing via satelitte' wasn't a dead giveaway. They must of been some really sweet-talking mofos. Quote
Noj Posted December 7, 2007 Report Posted December 7, 2007 Apparently the adage "one born every minute" greatly underestimates the number and frequency with which fools are birthed. Quote
catesta Posted December 7, 2007 Report Posted December 7, 2007 The suckers, er...., I mean victims were not total strangers but friends and family. What a bunch of maroons. Quote
7/4 Posted December 7, 2007 Report Posted December 7, 2007 ...The Finley's convinced their victims that, if any medical problems were found, secret agents would administer medicine to them as they slept in exchange for payment,... As if 'diagnosing via satelitte' wasn't a dead giveaway. They must of been some really sweet-talking mofos. Maybe I can sell you one of these? Quote
Jazzmoose Posted December 7, 2007 Report Posted December 7, 2007 Guys, I live around these people. I have no problem believing that plenty of them would fall for this. Personally, I think there should be some level of idiocy at which the conman should just get a slap on the wrist. Or a pat on the back... Quote
rockefeller center Posted December 8, 2007 Report Posted December 8, 2007 ...The Finley's convinced their victims that, if any medical problems were found, secret agents would administer medicine to them as they slept in exchange for payment,... As if 'diagnosing via satelitte' wasn't a dead giveaway. They must of been some really sweet-talking mofos. Maybe I can sell you one of these? Quote
Chuck Nessa Posted December 8, 2007 Report Posted December 8, 2007 I hope to recover $93,000 if restitution works. Quote
Jazzmoose Posted December 8, 2007 Report Posted December 8, 2007 I hope to recover $93,000 if restitution works. You'll need a good lawyer. Fortunately, I have shoes, so I'm legally allowed to practice law in Louisiana. I can do it by satellite if you want; just go outside and wave. Quote
The Magnificent Goldberg Posted December 8, 2007 Report Posted December 8, 2007 I hope to recover $93,000 if restitution works. You'll need a good lawyer. Fortunately, I have shoes, so I'm legally allowed to practice law in Louisiana. I can do it by satellite if you want; just go outside and wave. Oh my stomach hurts!!!!!! Are you actually FROM there, Moosey? MG Quote
Jazzmoose Posted December 8, 2007 Report Posted December 8, 2007 Are you actually FROM there, Moosey? MG Them's fightin' words, suh! No, we moved down here two years ago from the Bay Area in California (between San Francisco and San Jose). I know it sounds like a bad place, but the reality is really much worse... Quote
MoGrubb Posted December 8, 2007 Report Posted December 8, 2007 Are you actually FROM there, Moosey? MG Them's fightin' words, suh! No, we moved down here two years ago from the Bay Area in California (between San Francisco and San Jose). I know it sounds like a bad place, but the reality is really much worse... Quote
The Magnificent Goldberg Posted December 8, 2007 Report Posted December 8, 2007 Are you actually FROM there, Moosey? MG Them's fightin' words, suh! No, we moved down here two years ago from the Bay Area in California (between San Francisco and San Jose). I know it sounds like a bad place, but the reality is really much worse... Me too! MG Quote
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