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<\/a><\/center><\/p>\nMary sends us links to the story of Phillip C. Cassamassima and Dora Richards who were arrested this week in Brevard County, Florida for scamming veterans. It looks like he posed as a lawyer who specialized in helping veterans file for their benefits with the Veterans’ Administration according to Florida Today<\/a>; <\/p>\n Cassamassima collected the victim\u2019s personal information, including his date of birth, social security number, military records, marriage certificate and son\u2019s birth certificate. He then attempted to charge the victim another $1,500, but did him a \u201cfavor\u201d by lowering it to $300.<\/p>\n The victim would be expected to pay this later and was informed that the defendant wins 90 percent of his cases, and he should expect to receive between $10,000 and $250,000 in benefits in return for the defendant\u2019s legal services.<\/p>\n The victim then underwent a medical examination by defendant Dora Richards, who falsely portrayed herself as a registered nurse and \u201cIntake Coordinator\u201d for the company. The victim\u2019s wife became suspicious of the exam due to her occupation as a registered nurse.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n So, police arrested the clown when the victim paid him the $300 along with Richards. Someone who sent the tip to Mary says that Cassamassima has an extensive criminal record which includes time in the hoosegow for indecency with a child, grand theft, larceny and forgery. <\/p>\n Yeah, you don’t need a lawyer to file your claim with the VA, you only need a VSO representative – they do it for free.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"![\"DORA](\"https:\/\/www.azuse.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/DORA-RICHARDS-FLORIDA-LARCENY-SWINDLE-1-300x290.jpg\")
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