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Woman who scammed federal worker out of $400,000 sentenced to 15 years in prison – WTOP News

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (314+ words) A 73-year-old D.C. woman who prosecutors say moved in with a man she met through an online dating site — then persuaded him to pour more than $400,000 into a phony investment scheme — has been sentenced to 15 years in prison, according to the…...