Hurley woman charged with running loan fraud scheme

Jeri Lynn RossAccording to a press release from the State Police, a Hurley woman is accused of stealing $279,000 from a series of people who lent her money. Jeri Lynn Ross, a 62-year-old who lives on Cedar St., reportedly obtained multiple fraudulent personal loans over several years.

Here's the press release in full:

Ulster, NY - April 6, 2011 -  Today, New York State Police in Kingston arrested Jeri Lynn Ross, 62, of 314 Cedar Street in Hurley N.Y.

 

Ross was arrested after an investigation conducted by The New York State Police and The Ulster County District Attorney’s Office revealed that she had stolen in excess $279,000 from numerous individuals by fraudulently obtaining personal loans over several years.

 

Ross was charged with Scheme to Defraud 1st, Grand Larceny 2nd and twelve counts of Grand Larceny 3rd. She was arraigned before the Town of Ulster Court and released on her own recognizance to appear at a later date.

 

Any persons with possible related information are asked to contact State Police at 845-338-1702.