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Convicted Con Artist Flees Sentencing in Santa Clara County

Authorities seek public assistance in locating Dennis Fountaine, who defrauded investors of $350,000 with fake tech schemes.

  • Dennis Fountaine, 67, failed to appear for his sentencing on August 5 for grand theft by fraud.
  • Fountaine scammed investors with a fake medical robot named Homer, claiming it could dispense medications.
  • He has a history of creating fake companies and websites to solicit investments for non-existent products.
  • Authorities believe he continued his fraudulent activities even after his conviction earlier this year.
  • The public is urged to contact Santa Clara County investigators with any information on Fountaine's whereabouts.
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