People will believe anything......Bizarre Diagnosing Scam...

[javaguru]

Man Sentenced in Bizarre Diagnosing Scam



Published: Dec 05, 2007 9:54 PM EST

MONROE, La. (AP) - 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.

 

[vixensghost]

I guess it's true: Sucker's born every minute!

 

[bottleneckblooz]

So does that mean if I dare someone to jump off a bridge and they do it and kill themselves, I could go to jail?

 

[javaguru]

So does that mean if I dare someone to jump off a bridge and they do it and kill themselves, I could go to jail?

If it involves fraud.

 

[Bikini Mod]

Damn... these two must have been MAJOR SMOOTH.

 

[Cutiebaby]

lol who the heck would actually believe that?! Hahahaha idiots

 

[needtogetarmy]

Really, when you think of it, is someone has cancer or another terminal illness they will do anything to get better.

Those bastards need to be shot for preying on people like that.

 

[javaguru]

Really, when you think of it, is someone has cancer or another terminal illness they will do anything to get better.

Those bastards need to be shot for preying on people like that.

They convinced people that they would be scanned for any medical abnormalities and then cured if anything actually showed up.

 

[Arabian]

Damn... these two must have been MAJOR SMOOTH.

No shit.

 

[needtogetarmy]

They convinced people that they would be scanned for any medical abnormalities and then cured if anything actually showed up.

That is crazy.

Dr. Smooth: "Sir, you had a cancerous growth in your rectum. It was the shape of a rotten zucchini."

Pick3: "Really?"

Dr. Smooth: "Yep. But now it is gone. We did a scan on your way in and you are now healed. The bill is $1000."

Pick3: "Wow! Thanks!"

 

[LuluDeren]

I invented a Music of the Sphere's jewelry box which cured syphilis by a catapult of mercury-tipped hatpins upon completion of the first stanza of 'Tiny Dancer'.

 

[javaguru]

I invented a Music of the Sphere's jewelry box which cured syphilis by a catapult of mercury-tipped hatpins upon completion of the first stanza of 'Tiny Dancer'.

The armies of the Tomb Kings hail from the desert lands far south of the Empire of the Old World. Reanimated by the undying Liche Priests, the skeletal warriors of the Tomb Kings march forth to reclaim the lands they once defended in life and to exact vengeance from those who have wronged them in the past.

Long before the Old World was civilized, an ancient civilization known as Nehekhara came to power. The land was divided into city-states, each ruled by its own King and defended by its own army. Over the centuries, the power-hungry Kings, frustrated by their short mortal lifespans, sought ways to prolong their lives. Although true immortality eluded them, the rulers of Nehekhara came to believe that if they preserved their bodies after death, powerful magic could one day revive them and they could return to power. Elaborate tombs and pyramids were constructed to protect the remains of these dead monarchs and to house the many treasures and warriors that were buried with the Kings to serve them when they were reborn.

The plans of the Nehekharan monarchs would one day be twisted by an ambitious Priest-King of Nehekhara known as Nagash. Nagash raised an army of long-dead warriors to expand his lands and increase his power. It was the first time the dead were ever made to walk. Although Nagash’s mighty army was eventually defeated by a coalition of other Nehekharan kings, the mighty priest escaped to plot his revenge. Nagash released a powerful magic spell that turned the civilization of Nehekhara into a dead land. To this day, the land once known as Nehekhara is a barren, sun-blasted desert where only the dead stir.

There was one unforeseen result of Nagash’s great spell. The magics he had unleashed animated the Kings in their tombs and pyramids. The vast armies that had been buried with these rulers came to life once again, ready to defend their King in undeath. However, the Tomb Kings and their armies were not reborn as flesh and blood as they had expected. Instead, they were returned to life as skeletal, mummified parodies of men.

The Tomb Kings and Princes, assisted by the magically adept Liche Priests, lead a variety of troops into battle. Skeletal infantry, cavalry, and charioteers constitute the bulk of the Tomb King forces. More specialized forces include Tomb Swarms of undead scarab beetles, the enormous living statues known as Ushabti, great undead birds called Carrion, giant Tomb Scorpions, catapults that can hurl skulls at the enemy, and the terrifying and destructive Bone Giants. The Tomb Kings are a relentless, magically potent army that is resplendent on the field of battle.

 

[Mr. dB]

The Mormon Church

Scientology

 

[javaguru]

The Mormon Church

Prayer works bro....now hand over your 10%.....


Joseph Smith was a prophet.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WbB9FgazJk

 

[redshirt27se]

if you are stupid enough to fall for this then you don't deserve your money back

 

[javaguru]

if you are stupid enough to fall for this then you don't deserve your money back

it amazes me they were able to get over 800k from that scam..amazing.

 

[redshirt27se]

it amazes me they were able to get over 800k from that scam..amazing.

no shit.. how much were they charging people?

 

[chewyxrage]

I got $5 on it!

 

[Mr. dB]

Prayer works bro....now hand over your 10%.....


Joseph Smith was a prophet.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WbB9FgazJk

Haha, the Garden of Eden was in Missouri?

 

[javaguru]

Haha, the Garden of Eden was in Missouri?

Exactly, you've obviously never been to Missouri!

 

[Big Rick Rock]

lol who the heck would actually believe that?! Hahahaha idiots

People are stupid. I can't imagine anyone would believe that sort technology would be made available to them. There should a penalty for being that stupid.

 

[redshirt27se]

this line just cracks me up

"if any medical problems were found, secret agents would administer medicine to them as they slept in exchange for payment"

 

[javaguru]

People are stupid. I can't imagine anyone would believe that sort technology would be made available to them. There should a penalty for being that stupid.

That's Star Trek level technology.....and why would the CIA have it?????

 

[Mr. dB]

People are stupid. I can't imagine anyone would believe that sort technology would be made available to them. There should a penalty for being that stupid.

Well, how much money did they lose? That's the penalty.

 

[Mr. dB]

Exactly, you've obviously never been to Missouri!

Hell, I've been to an apple orchard in Missouri. Didn't see any snakes though.

 

[javaguru]

Hell, I've been to an apple orchard in Missouri. Didn't see any snakes though.

You were about 6k years too late.....