US Beauty Queen Targeted Filipinos In $10M Ponzi Scheme To Pay For Lavish Lifestyle—Here’s What Happened
Lifestyle A California beauty queen has been accused of running a Ponzi scheme, allegedly defrauding friends of millions of dollars. Reports suggest she used the stolen funds to finance her extravagant lifestyle.The United States Attorney's Office (Eastern District of California) indicted Maria "Dulce Pino" Dickerson on charges of running a Ponzi scheme, a fraudulent investment strategy named after Charles Ponzi, who famously deceived investors in the 1920s with a postage stamp speculation scheme.Lifestyle Dickerson's Deceitful TacticsAccording to the indictment, Dickerson allegedly used the funds obtained through the scheme to finance a lavish lifestyle, including private jet travel to Las Vegas, designer shopping sprees, and luxurious vacations, which she frequently showcased on social media.Dickerson, 47, a former Ms. Woman Nevada pageant winner, is accused of running a fraudulent business named Creative Legal Fundings. According to an...