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North Texas Couple Convicted in $25 Million Ponzi Scheme

1/10/2026

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A federal jury convicted LaShonda Moore and Marlon Moore, a North Texas couple, of running a Ponzi scheme during COVID-19.
The Blessings in No Time scheme targeted African American communities with promises of high returns.
It defrauded over 10,000 victims and caused losses of over $25 million.
Sentencing is pending and Moores face up to 20 years.
Civil actions began in 2021, culminating in a $10.76 million judgment in 2023.

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Story summary

A federal jury convicted LaShonda Moore and Marlon Moore, a North Texas couple, of running a Ponzi scheme during COVID-19.
The Blessings in No Time scheme targeted African American communities with promises of high returns.
It defrauded over 10,000 victims and caused losses of over $25 million.
Sentencing is pending and Moores face up to 20 years.
Civil actions began in 2021, culminating in a $10.76 million judgment in 2023.