Rusty Rham
Location: Minnesota
Age at the time of sentencing: 50
Date of sentencing: January 7, 2025
“Rusty Rham”, the head of a $300 million nationwide telemarketing fraud scheme, was a central figure in an operation that targeted more than 150,000 elderly and victims. The fraud that involved 60 defendants, spanned over 20 years and utilized deceptive marketing scripts, including false promises of subscription renewals and cancellations. Rham’s role was pivotal in orchestrating the fraudulent tactics that led victims to pay for many magazine subscriptions, sometimes accumulating dozens. The scam left many financially devastated, particularly seniors, and led to a major investigation involving the FBI and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service.
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