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Disney vacation scam artist surrenders

Posted: 10/07/08 at 11:38 am EDT

SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. (WSVN) -- A woman who allegedly victimized more than a dozen people through a Disney vacation ruse gave herself up to authorities Monday.

Miami-Dade detectives said Nancy Alvarez booked the supposed getaways, yet somehow managed to steal more than $20,000.

According to police, there are at least 15 victims.

Alvarez is charged with nine counts of grand theft, organized fraud and conducting business without a license.

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