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Scammer gets 4½ years for bilking a senior

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Friday, October 17, 2008



Wilmington, DE –The Delaware Department of Justice today announced that Juanita Lamb, age 51of
Englewood, New Jersey, was sentenced to prison today for Theft, Attempted Theft, and Conspiracy
after she was convicted of scamming an 86 year-old victim out of more than $6,300.
“Scam artists often target seniors and count on their victims to not report their crimes,” said
State Prosecutor Richard Andrews. “We’re holding this offender accountable to the law and we’ll
continue to act aggressively to stand up for victims and combat senior abuse.”
On July 16, 2007, Lamb scammed the victim, whom she approached at a New Castle County
shopping center. Lamb claimed she had found a large sum of money and she offered to share it after
the victim provided cash as collateral. Lamb convinced the victim to withdraw $6,345 from a bank
account and provide it to her. The victim later reported the crime to police. Delaware State Police
arrested Lamb on November 8, 2007.
New Castle County Superior Court Judge M. Jane Brady sentenced Lamb to 4½ years in
prison, followed by one year of probation. She was ordered to pay $6,370 in restitution and court costs
and was required to obtained substance abuse and mental health evaluation and treatment.
Lamb was convicted by a New Castle County Superior Court Jury on August 14, 2008 of 1
count of Theft of Greater than $1,000 of a person over 62 years of age, 2 counts of Attempted Theft of
a person over 62 years of age, and 2 count of Conspiracy 2nd Degree.
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Scammer gets 4½ years for bilking a senior

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Friday, October 17, 2008



Wilmington, DE –The Delaware Department of Justice today announced that Juanita Lamb, age 51of
Englewood, New Jersey, was sentenced to prison today for Theft, Attempted Theft, and Conspiracy
after she was convicted of scamming an 86 year-old victim out of more than $6,300.
“Scam artists often target seniors and count on their victims to not report their crimes,” said
State Prosecutor Richard Andrews. “We’re holding this offender accountable to the law and we’ll
continue to act aggressively to stand up for victims and combat senior abuse.”
On July 16, 2007, Lamb scammed the victim, whom she approached at a New Castle County
shopping center. Lamb claimed she had found a large sum of money and she offered to share it after
the victim provided cash as collateral. Lamb convinced the victim to withdraw $6,345 from a bank
account and provide it to her. The victim later reported the crime to police. Delaware State Police
arrested Lamb on November 8, 2007.
New Castle County Superior Court Judge M. Jane Brady sentenced Lamb to 4½ years in
prison, followed by one year of probation. She was ordered to pay $6,370 in restitution and court costs
and was required to obtained substance abuse and mental health evaluation and treatment.
Lamb was convicted by a New Castle County Superior Court Jury on August 14, 2008 of 1
count of Theft of Greater than $1,000 of a person over 62 years of age, 2 counts of Attempted Theft of
a person over 62 years of age, and 2 count of Conspiracy 2nd Degree.
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