FBI, Las Vegas and romance scams

Las Vegas woman indicted in romance scam targeting older men, authorities say
A Las Vegas woman has been charged with wire fraud, kidnapping and a litany of other crimes in a romance scam that targeted mostly older men, federal authorities said. The victims
Woman accused of drugging, robbing older men in a deadly romance scheme, FBI in Las Vegas says
A Nevada woman lured at least four older men on online dating apps to meet in person, drugged them with sedatives and stole hundreds of thousands of dollars in a "sinister" romance scheme, FBI officials in Las Vegas said Friday.
FBI Las Vegas to discuss criminal charges in romance scams
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - FBI Las Vegas says they will discuss criminal charges for romance scams Friday afternoon. The FBI says it’s “one of the most egregious and reprehensible” romance scams in recent history. Special Agent in Charge Spencer L. Evans and U.S. Attorney Sue Fahami for the District of Nevada are hosting the conference.
Las Vegas Woman Allegedly Drugged Older Men In Romance Scam
Aurora Phelps, 43, is accused of luring men on online dating apps to meet in person, drugging them with sedatives and stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from them.
Woman Accused of Drugging and Robbing Older Men in a Deadly Romance Scheme
The FBI in Las Vegas says a woman lured at least four older men on online dating apps to meet in person, drugged them with sedatives and stole hundreds of thousands of dollars in a “sinister” romance
Nevada corrections officer accused of sexually assaulting inmate
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - A Nevada corrections officer is accused of sexually assaulting an inmate in a lawsuit obtained by ...
Las Vegas LGBTQ hub 'The Fruit Loop' may become historical landmark
An area in Las Vegas known as "The Fruit Loop," popular with the LGBTQ community, is being considered for designation as a ...
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Las Vegas Mayor Shelley Berkley brings back regularly scheduled news conferences to City Hall
Mayor Shelley Berkley, wearing a bright yellow blazer and even brighter smile, stood next to a podium in front of a small ...
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NV Energy asks to increase rates, but says customers will pay less overall in 2025
Even with the proposed increase, NV Energy says Southern Nevada customers "should expect to pay less for energy by the end of ...
Two Las Vegas residents to be extradited to San Jose for alleged attempted kidnapping
SAN JOSE — Two Nevada residents will be extradited to San Jose after allegedly attempting to kidnap a bank employee with ...
Best Internet Providers in Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas has variety of good internet plans on offer. This list will help you pick an internet service provider based on ...
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Las Vegas mayor talks Badlands settlement, city's financial position and more during press conference
Mayor Shelley Berkley held a press conference with reporters at Las Vegas City Hall to discuss those actions and reflect on ...
Family of teen killed by wire on Las Vegas Wash files lawsuit
The family of Angel Naranjo, the teen killed in a tragic biking accident in July of 2023 have filed a wrongful death lawsuit ...
Badlands vote takes center stage in Las Vegas mayor’s first press conference
Las Vegas Mayor Shelley Berkley kicked off a promised series of biweekly press conferences with a focus on the city’s ...