Man Jailed for Scamming Vulnerable Victims in Charity Fraud
William Redmond, a 34-year-old man from Walton, Liverpool, has been sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison after admitting to a relentless scam where he posed as a fundraiser for a cancer charity.
Redmond told his victims that the £20,000 they gave him was intended for the Marie Curie charity. In reality, he used the funds to fuel his cocaine addiction. At his sentencing, Liverpool Crown Court heard how Redmond preyed on two vulnerable individuals, extracting £12,000 from one and £8,000 from the other.
During the investigation, Redmond admitted to his actions, telling police that he had “rinsed an old fella.” His first victim, a 65-year-old man, was repeatedly harassed by Redmond, who would visit him at home to request more money. Redmond’s second victim, a 72-year-old man, spoke of feeling embarrassed and manipulated by the conman.
Staff at a bank on Allerton Road grew suspicious when they noticed Redmond repeatedly withdrawing cash with his victim, which led to his eventual arrest. Prosecutor Simon Christie described Redmond’s actions as “wicked, manipulative, and callous,” with no regard for the harm he caused.
Judge Garrett Byrne condemned Redmond’s behavior, stating, “Your actions were predatory and showed no empathy for your victims.”