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Nurse Scams $107K by Faking Family Health Crises

3/1/2026

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Story summary
  • Angelina Reyes, a nurse, defrauded multiple victims by fabricating stories about her family's health crises, claiming her mother died and needing funds for her father's surgery, to siphon $107,200.
  • Reyes attended events such as a Taylor Swift concert.
  • During sentencing, she acknowledged her lies and her gambling addiction that contributed to the scheme.
  • Reyes faces potential career repercussions due to her actions.