Bemis’ scam began unraveling after her victims told authorities the woman was known to resell donated items, the Orange County Register reported. The alleged con artist posted on her personal Facebook page and in the group named San Clemente Life claiming her husband, California firefighter Shane Goodman, was battling the Holy Fire. She allegedly listed several items firefighters needed and said she was collecting donations to give to them. “I also have two other family members and many friends out on this fire and other fires burning here in California. A captain from a local fire agency became suspicious of Bemis and alerted police to conduct an investigation.

Source: Fox News December 19, 2018 16:07 UTC