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Nevada Mom Admits Faking Cancer for Cash
16 Apr
Summary
- Mom pleaded guilty to scamming friend and family out of $20,000.
- She claimed to have cancer to solicit donations.
- Sentencing is scheduled for June 24, with potential prison time.
A Nevada mother, Haleigh Knight of Henderson, has pleaded guilty to felony theft after defrauding a former high school classmate and their family. She scammed them out of approximately $20,192.16 by falsely claiming to have cancer.
Knight utilized online fundraising platforms, including GoFundMe, to solicit donations for her fabricated illness. She also posed as a travel adviser for a luxury hotel chain, promising curated vacations to her victims. These trips were repeatedly canceled with fabricated excuses.
The fraudulent activity spanned from June 2023 to January 2025. After realizing she was scammed, the victim contacted the police. Knight was charged with theft of over $5,000 but less than $25,000.
Knight admitted to her crimes in March and is slated for sentencing on June 24. She could receive a prison sentence of one to five years. As part of her plea agreement, she has agreed to pay $19,787.12 in restitution. Her charges may be reduced from a felony to a misdemeanor.
