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Updated 09/26/2008 10:22 AM

Man accused of scamming two women out of $133K

By: Web Staff

Man accused of scamming two women out of $133K
ALBANY, N.Y. -- An Albany man has been arrested, accused of scamming two women out of a large sum of money during the past five years.

State Police in Princetown say Shawn Hobbs, 42, took the women for over $133,000 in a real estate scam. Hobbs promised the women a big return on their money if they kept investing.

Police made the arrest after an 11-month investigation.

Hobbs was arraigned on charges of first-degree scheme to defraud and second-degree grand larceny. He was released on $20,000 bond.

The investigation is ongoing, and if anyone has any information regarding this case, please call the State Police in Princetown at (518) 630-1700.