Ohio Mother Arrested for Faking Daughter's Cancer Diagnosis

Pamela Reed deceived community, solicited thousands in donations for non-existent medical treatments.

Pamela Reed, a 41-year-old Ohio mother, has been arrested and charged with theft by deception for allegedly faking her 7-year-old daughter's cancer diagnosis.
Reed allegedly shaved her daughter's head, provided false medical documents to her school, and claimed her daughter was blind in one eye.
Reed used social media and fundraising events to solicit donations for her daughter's 'treatment', with one local organization donating $8,000.
The scam was uncovered after the elementary school nurse contacted the child's medical provider, who confirmed the child did not have cancer or leukemia.
Reed admitted to authorities that she had 'exaggerated and fabricated medical conditions to receive monetary donations from local organizations.'