Las Vegas woman accused of drugging, defrauding older men in a deadly romance scheme
Aurora Phelps​ was indicted in Nevada over a series of romance scams that allegedly led to at least two deaths and one disappearance in Mexico.
Las Vegas woman accused of drugging, scamming victims has Benton County ties
Aurora Phelps, formerly of Benton County, faces a 21-count federal indictment, including charges of wire fraud, identity theft and kidnapping resulting in death.
Nevada Woman Indicted in Romance Scheme to Defraud Seniors and for Kidnapping Resulting in Death
February 23, 2025 – LAS VEGAS, NV – A Las Vegas, Nevada, woman has been charged in a 21-count superseding indictment for allegedly luring older men she met through online dating services and stealing their monies for her personal benefit.
Woman drugged, defrauded elderly men in romance scam, officials allege
Aurora Phelps is being accused of drugging several elderly men and stealing their financial information, according to court records. The woman is being linked to at least two deaths and one disappearance.
Las Vegas woman accused of scamming older men faces theft, fraud charges in Arkansas
Before Aurora Phelps was charged with federal crimes related to scamming older men, she faced fraud and theft charges for a 2019 incident in Benton County, Arkansas.
FBI says woman drugged, robbed older men during deadly romance scheme in US and Mexico
The FBI announced criminal charges against a woman who is accused of “deliberately and methodically” targeting older men to rob them of everything.
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Nevada woman indicted for allegedly running romance scam
A Nevada woman has been indicted for allegedly running a romance scam used to defraud seniors. 43-year-old Aurora Phelps of ...
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