Woman Pleads Guilty to $500K Scam | Indianapolis News

A 51-year-old woman from Westfield, Shayna Williams, just pleaded guilty to wire fraud after scamming an older woman out of over half a million dollars over six years. She faked a daughter’s devastating car accident, inventing medical needs like surgery, walkers, and even an in-home elevator. Pretending to be an insurance agent, she convinced her victim to front cash for these fake bills — prompting the victim to take out loans, work extra jobs, get a second mortgage, and borrow from friends. In total, the victim lost nearly $700,000, while Williams spent the money on vacations, dining, and gambling. Sentencing is pending, but this chilling case serves as a stark reminder: when something feels too urgent or too personal, always verify it independently before parting with your money. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e1d931ed9b00ef0a