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Romance scammers stole $9M from elderly to buy jewels, Lamborghini

Greg Ramirez
Greg Ramirez
Greg Ramirez
Reporter · Bloomington, IL

A recent graduate from Illinois Wesleyan University, Greg has quickly made a name for himself in community journalism, writing for local newsletters and contributing to regional magazines. His work often focuses on cultural events and community outreach efforts.

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Reporter · Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 5:30 PM · 1 min read
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Romance scammers stole $9M from elderly to buy jewels, Lamborghini — Bloomington Community news

The victims thought they had found romance and love — but instead were deceived by a ruse that left their hopes dashed and their savings accounts depleted.

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