Event Brief
UPDATED Aug 11, 2026 at 9:04 AM ET
Aug 11, 2026 at 3:04 AM ET
Florida woman accused of faking cancer to scam $40K
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Maribeth Ellen Jones allegedly faked cancer and scammed more than 200 people out of over $40,000.
WHO: Maribeth Ellen Jones
WHAT: Charged with grand theft for allegedly faking a cancer diagnosis to obtain donations from more than 200 people.
WHEN: Reported Aug 11, 2026 at 2:02 AM ET
WHERE: Bonita Springs, Florida
WHY: She allegedly told residents she had cancer and was undergoing treatment to get donations to pay personal debts.
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