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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Stephanie Cruz

Florida Woman Faked Cancer, Shaved Her Head, and Collected $40K From Neighbours: What Exposed Her

Maribeth Ellen Jones, 51, surrendered at the Naples Jail Center on a second-degree felony charge and is due back in court on 31 August. (Credit: Collier County Sheriff's Office)

A Florida woman had neighbours cut her hair to make it look as though she were preparing for chemotherapy. For over two years, 238 residents of her community gave her more than $40,000 (£29,600).

Maribeth Ellen Jones, 51, of Bonita Springs, surrendered at the Naples Jail Center on 5 August and was charged with grand theft of between $20,000 and $100,000 (£14,800 and £74,100), a second-degree felony.

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