Federal prosecutors have charged a Frisco couple with operating a psychic fraud scheme that spanned from April 2021 through July 2024. The indictment alleges the defendants exploited individuals experiencing divorce, grief, and isolation by promoting fake spiritual services via social media.
Authorities say the primary defendant, who used the alias Jolene Travis, convinced victims that a curse was blocking their finances. She reportedly demanded cash, gold, or asset liquidation to perform cleansing rituals, keeping the majority of the funds while returning small amounts to build trust. One victim allegedly transferred more than $2 million, while others lost $86,000 and over $258,000, which included loans taken out to purchase a Corvette for the defendant.
The second defendant is accused of managing the financial logistics, including handling bank accounts and selling gold coins. Prosecutors note the alias was likely adopted due to prior fraud convictions in Florida and Texas. If convicted, both face up to 20 years in prison. The FBI is urging potential victims to file reports with its Internet Crime Complaint Center.