Somerville Firefighter Robert Whelan Accused of Running $14,000 World Cup Ticket Scam
Robert Whelan is accused of taking more than $14,000 from victims and using fake confirmations and forged documents to support the scheme.
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Somerville firefighter accused of stealing over $14K in World Cup ticket scam appears in court - Boston News, Weather, Sports
A Somerville firefighter appeared in court on Monday and is accused of stealing thousands of dollars from people, promising to sell World Cup tickets. Robert...
Somerville firefighter arrested in alleged scam case
Somerville firefighter Robert Whelan in court on Monday. ~ Photo courtesy of Somerville District Court A Somerville firefighter, Robert Whelan, has been arrested and charged in connection with an alleged World Cup ticket scam. Prosecutors say the firefighter is accused of larceny and forgery after allegedly selling fraudulent tickets to multiple buyers. The firefighter pleaded not guilty in court and was released pending further hearings. City o…
A firefighter from Somerville, Massachusetts is accused of swindling people for more than $14,000 by promising them tickets to FIFA World Cup matches that he never delivered. Prosecutors say the firefighter created fake documents to convince buyers, first that the tickets were real and then to make them believe they would be reimbursed their money. Robert Whelan went out of court without commenting on allegations of having scammed tens of people…
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