Con Artist Scams Elderly Woman Out of $7000 in Odessa
According to the regional office of the National Police, a 45-year-old con artist was using the trust of the victims on the streets of the city, claiming that their children were «cursed» and offering help to lift the curse. She would perform the ritual in their home, using the money which she would then discreetly take with her.
It has been established that the woman from Odessa presented herself to a 75-year-old pensioner as an acquaintance of her daughter. During their conversation, the «sorceress» said that the daughter was «cursed», but the danger could be prevented with a special ritual.
Believing the stranger, the elderly woman invited her into her apartment, where she started to ‘lift the curse’. All the money that was in the house was needed for the ritual. The hostess gave the «witch» 7000 dollars and 19000 hryvnias. After the ‘grateful’ ritual was completed, the guest wrapped the money in a towel and told the hostess to place them on the shelf and not touch them for several days. However, as she left the house, she discreetly took the money with her,» the police said.
