Oh, Florida. Never change. Just when you think you’ve seen it all, along comes Katherine Coromoto AnguloRivera, a 27-year-old scam artist who took “side hustle” to a whole new level—by allegedly swiping tens of thousands in jewelry from elderly folks with a magic trick straight out of a bad infomercial.
The Setup: “Ma’am, Can I Interest You in Some Questionable Life Choices?”
According to Miami PD, AnguloRivera’s game was simple:
- Step 1: Knock on doors in Flagami, offering to buy random junk like spare frames or copper (because nothing says “legit business” like asking strangers for their old picture frames).
- Step 2: Once inside, casually pivot to jewelry cleaning services (because of course a random door-to-door copper buyer is also a gemologist).
- Step 3: Pour a mysterious blue liquid over the valuables, cover them with a napkin, and tell the victim to wait an hour.
- Step 4: Disappear faster than a Miami tourist’s sunscreen, leaving behind nothing but regret and an empty jewelry box.
The Twist: The Only Thing She Cleaned Out Was Their Bank Accounts
Victims soon realized the only thing getting cleaned was their life savings. One woman lost $48,500 in jewelry, while another got duped in the same exact way—proving that if a scam works once, Florida scammers will run it into the ground like it’s an all-you-can-steal buffet.
The Arrest: “Wait, You Mean Crime Doesn’t Pay?”
Police finally caught up with AnguloRivera after a traffic stop near Biscayne Boulevard. She now faces charges of grand theft, burglary, and organized fraud—which, in Florida terms, is basically just a résumé highlight.
Miami Police Chief Morales summed it up best: “This suspect preyed on the kindness and vulnerability of our elderly residents with a calculated and heartless scheme.”
Translation: She saw an opportunity and went full Florida Man (Woman) on it.
Moral of the Story: If a Stranger Offers to Clean Your Jewelry with Blue Liquid, Just Say NO
Authorities are warning residents to beware of unsolicited offers—especially ones that involve mysterious liquids and disappearing valuables.
Meanwhile, AnguloRivera is sitting in jail, probably wondering if she could’ve just sold essential oils like a normal scammer.
Stay vigilant, Florida. The grifters are evolving.