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TOI World Desk

Pennsylvania woman falsely claimed she had cancer, defrauded family and friends of thousands of dollars to fund trips to Australia

A Pennsylvania woman accused of pretending to have terminal brain cancer to collect thousands of dollars from friends, family members and supporters is now being sought by the FBI, years after she was charged in a fraud scheme.

37-year-old Vanessa O'Rourke is accused of falsely claiming she had glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, and using the story to raise money through donations and fundraising.

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