The Elaborate Scam: Fake Ceremonies and Paid Actors The Deceptive World of Candace Clark

Today we delve into a case involving a woman named Candace Clark who orchestrated an elaborate scam. Candace posed as the Director of Special Investigations for the City of Chicago and organized fake ceremonies with paid actors to make it seem legitimate. The actors eventually became suspicious when they weren't paid and started investigating. They discovered that Candace's position didn't exist and that she was defrauding them. The comptroller, Susan Mendoza, helped uncover the truth and reported the fraud to the authorities. Candace Clark, a serial fraudster, posed as a high-ranking government official and conducted fake swearing-in ceremonies to gain credibility. Her motivation was to approach big corporations and ask for donations. She also enjoyed the attention and accolades that came with her fake persona... For Exclusive Insights and Behind-the-Scenes Content, Become a Patron! Unlock a world of exclusive content and insider access by joining our Patreon community at patreon.com/HousewivesOfTrueCrime, or at podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/housewives-of-true-crime. Dive deeper into the intriguing world of true crime with us! Show Your True Crime Passion with Our Exclusive Merchandise! Visit https://shop.housewivesoftruecrime.com/ to check out our unique collection and grab your favorites today! Discover the Ultimate in Beauty with 5Crimes Cosmetics! Elevate your skin and hair care routine with our exclusive line of 5Crimes products. Visit us at https://fivecrimes.com/ to explore our range and embrace the beauty revolution with 5Crimes. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@housewivesoftruecrime Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/housewivesoftruecrime/?hl=en Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@housewivesoftruecrime?lang=en Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/669722783461628/ Clink Clink