February 4, 2025
At the very least 23 folks in seven states say they have been fleeced by Natasha Hodge.
An Atlanta girl allegedly promised a number of people that for a charge, she might get them cash through “hardship grants.” As an alternative, almost two dozen folks say they paid Natasha Hodge for assist—and by no means bought a dime in return.
WSB-TV Atlanta interviewed at the very least 23 folks in seven states who declare they’ve been fleeced by Hodge, a DeKalb County tax preparer and enterprise proprietor.
Mary Hoyle wanted cash to assist pay for her son’s most cancers remedies. After discovering her son’s prognosis, “I began studying loads of issues weren’t coated,” Hoyle advised WSB-TV’s Justin Grey.
She hoped Hodge would assist. Hoyle was promised cash however has not gotten something in over a yr. Her son has died in September 2024.
Arlene Ingram mentioned she couldn’t work after being injured in a severe automotive accident. Hodge was allegedly purported to get Ingram, who was residing off bank cards and Social Safety, $250,000.
WSB-TV’s investigative crew reviewed dozens of textual content messages revealing Hodge informing Ingram, Hoyle, and others how easy the method of acquiring ‘hardship grants’ was.
With every charge paid to Hodge by cost apps, the folks in search of the funds would get entry to extra money. There was even an incentive to encourage others to use as they’d obtain extra grant cash from every particular person they really helpful to Hodge.
Not one of the “candidates” obtained any cash, and collectively, Hodge is believed to have obtained greater than $10,000 whereas promising shoppers greater than $5.6 million in grants.
Hodge shut the door on WSB-TV’s investigative crew when it requested about her alleged actions. She repeatedly contacted the crew and demanded that she not be included on this story.
An FBI spokesperson knowledgeable WSB-TV that’s conscious of the allegations however couldn’t remark.
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