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Oregon Woman Faces Jail Time for Theft

Carley Torres, a 35-year old resident of Medford, Oregon, faces up to 90 days in jail after being convicted of theft charges. According to prosecutors, Torres had her children solicit money from unsuspecting residents of local neighborhoods by telling them that the money was needed to send the eldest Torres child to volleyball camp.

Neighborhoods the Torres children targeted included:

  • Medford
  • Ashland
  • Eagle Point

All false donations were solicited during 2007

Rather than use the money collected from this door-to-door operation for camp, the Torres family spent it on shopping sprees and recreational activities, including trips to the movies and monster truck events. In total, authorities estimate that the Torres stole over $3,000 by performing their scam.

Common Door-to-Door Scams

The Torres' scam to steal money is no new phenomenon, as many scammers solicit money by going door-to-door and asking for "donations" for some fake cause, event, group or service. Some of the most common door-to-door scams involve asking for money for:

  • chimney sweeping
  • cleaning services
  • gutter cleaning
  • roof repair
  • tree trimming
  • non-profit organizations
  • local clubs (such as the Boys and Girls Clubs)
  • a school sports team or sports-related event book or magazine subscriptions

These scammers typically target the elderly and use a range of persuasive/forceful language to steamroll unsuspecting residents into forking over cash. If you suspect a solicitor at your door is a scammer, don't give him money. Instead, if you want to donate to a cause or purchase a service, deal with the organization or business directly.

Husband Found Guilty of Theft Also

Laramie Torres, Carley's 33-year old husband, was also found guilty of theft charges. However, he has only been sentenced to community service, rather than time in jail and the thousands of dollars in restitution fees that his wife must pay.

Laramie stated he will help his wife repay the stolen money.

(Source: The Baltimore Sun)

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