PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A Pawtucket man is among 250 people charged in an international telemarketing scam that authorities say targeted the elderly and other vulnerable people nationwide.Shawn Whitfield, 47, is facing charges that include mail and wire fraud, international money laundering, and conspiracy, according to a news release from the U.S.
Pawtucket Man Charged In Alleged International Telemarketing Scam
Katie Mulvaney, The Providence Journal
Thu, 02/22/2018 - 11:49am
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