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Army Families Victimized: Con Man Exploits Gold Star Families, Sparking Demands For Accountability
- Army families scammed: Con man posed as financial advisor, bilked Gold Star families of millions.
- Victims face devastating losses: Trusted advisor turned out to be a fraud, leaving families financially vulnerable.
- Calls for accountability: Victims demand answers from the Army, seeking to prevent future exploitation of Gold Star families.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Sharon Hartz, grieving her son’s sudden death, discovered she’d get a $500,000 benefit and life insurance.
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However, an Army officer insisted on a financial counseling session.
They met with Caz Craffy, a supposed financial advisor, who turned out to be a con man.
Army Families Victimized: Con Man Exploits Gold Star Families, Sparking Demands for Accountability
He scammed Hartz and other Gold Star families out of millions.
Craffy, violating rules, handled their investments, resulting in significant losses.
Natasha Cruz-Bevard lost $260,000, finding out Craffy misrepresented her risk profile.
He targeted families with little investment knowledge, posing as a friend and advisor.
He’d discourage them from checking statements and promise future gains.
Despite his crimes, Craffy lived lavishly and faces prison.
Attorney General Merrick Garland vowed accountability, yet victims demand answers from the Army.
Natalie Khawam, representing victims, questions how Craffy operated unchecked. She criticizes the Army for introducing him to vulnerable families.
The Army claims it’s an isolated case, but victims argue they should’ve protected them.
Hartz trusted Craffy due to his Army affiliation, assuming he was part of their support system.
Cruz-Bevard criticizes the Army’s lack of follow-up and calls for accountability to prevent future incidents.
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Gold Star families like Hartz and Cruz-Bevard demand the Army take responsibility to prevent similar tragedies.
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