Woman said she had cancer - Used money for boob job

Texas - Count Trista Joy Lathern’s husband and co-workers among those who now feel misled and betrayed by her alleged pretense that she had breast cancer and was undergoing the rigors of chemotherapy. Lathern, 24, formerly of Robinson, was arrested on theft by deception charges after authorities say she lied about her medical condition, watched as friends raised $10,000 for her at a benefit and then reportedly spent the proceeds on breast-augmentation surgery....More

Odd News-Okla. state worker temporarily gets 6-figure bonus

Odd News-Okla. state worker temporarily gets 6-figure bonus

OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma officials say a typo resulted in a state employee receiving a bonus of $850,000 — but it was only temporary.

Jo Harris was supposed to receive an $850 longevity bonus for working at the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission for seven years. But a misplaced decimal point turned that into a six-figure windfall.

Officials say they caught the error before the $850,000 left state funds.

Harris's original paycheck issued in February was canceled and a new one was issued with the correct bonus. Officials told Harris about the mistake and asked her to watch her personal bank account.

Harris said she would let state officials know right away if the extra money entered her account because "I don't go to jail for anybody."

Information from: The Oklahoman, http://www.newsok.com

Stupid News - Woman sentenced for having son dress up as Scout

Stupid News - Hey people are getting desperate! This is no Enron!
Woman sentenced for having son dress up as Scout
EASTON, Pa. - A former Bethlehem woman will serve up to 23 months in prison for having her 7-year-old son dress as a Cub Scout to collect money for a nonexistent cause.

Sally Ann Gombocz, 51, told a Northampton County judge she wanted to apologize to anyone she hurt. She previously pleaded guilty to theft by deception and corruption of a minor.

Gombocz had her son dress as a scout in 2003 and tell people he was raising money for a camping trip. A prosecutor says the family collected $69.

Gombocz was sentenced Friday to six to 23 months in the county jail. She also was fined $2,000, ordered to perform community service, take parenting classes, have psychological counseling and submit to random urine screens. She also must pay restitution.
Information from: The Morning Call, http://www.mcall.com
As Reported By THe AP