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Florida Woman Scams Disabled Man for $2,000
22 May
Summary
- Woman arrested for scamming disabled man via online dating app.
- She allegedly conned him out of over $2,000 with fake abuse claims.
- She admitted to the scam, stating victims are 'dumb enough' to send money.
Gianna Abel-Venezia, a 19-year-year-old Florida woman, has been arrested on felony fraud charges. Authorities allege she scammed a disabled man out of more than $2,000 after meeting him on Facebook Dating. She reportedly spun a tale of being trapped in an abusive domestic violence situation, even providing fabricated photos of injuries to solicit funds.
When confronted, Abel-Venezia allegedly confessed that her sole motivation was financial gain and that she targeted the victim due to his disability. She reportedly told police she had been perpetrating similar scams since 2025 and believed no repercussions would follow. Authorities suspect additional victims may exist and urge anyone with information to contact Detective Bradish.
