Las Vegas Woman Charged in Deadly Romance Scam Targeting Older Men

Aurora Phelps faces 21 federal charges for allegedly drugging and defrauding victims she met on dating apps, resulting in three deaths.

Aurora Phelps, 43, is accused of using dating apps like Tinder and Hinge to target older men, drugging them to access their financial accounts.
She faces 21 charges, including wire fraud, bank fraud, identity theft, and kidnapping resulting in death, and could face life in prison if convicted.
Three victims died during the alleged scheme, including one man found dead in a Mexico City hotel after being taken across the border in a wheelchair.
Phelps allegedly stole hundreds of thousands of dollars, attempted to liquidate millions in stock, and used victims' funds for luxury purchases.
The FBI is investigating additional potential victims in the U.S. and Mexico and has set up a hotline for anyone with information to come forward.