Telford woman denies conning vulnerable man in romance fraud scam
A woman has denied conning a "vulnerable" man in a romance fraud scam.
Published 17th Apr 2024, 06:00 GMT
Karima Burnett, aged 37, is accused of befriending and forming a romantic relationship with a man to get him to give her money and pay for a new phone contract.
Burnett, of Bronte Close, Wellington, is currently in custody at HMP Eastwood Park on unrelated matters.
She appeared at Telford Magistrates Court via video link this week and pleaded not guilty to a charge of fraud by false representation.
Burnett is next due to appear at Shrewsbury Crown Court on May 14 this year. She was remanded in custody.