Texas Couple Arrested in $2.5M Fortune Teller Fraud
Summary
Accident Frisco Texas in Frisco, Texas: A Texas couple, Bridgette Doreen Evans and Vinnie John Uwanawich, were arrested on federal charges for allegedly running a multi-year 'fortune-teller fraud' scheme that defrauded emotionally vulnerable victims of at least $2.5 million. Between April 2021 and July 2024, Evans posed as a psychic named "Jolene Travis," targeting individuals experiencing emotional distress in Frisco, Texas, and elsewhere. Prosecutors allege she convinced victims to give her their funds for a supposed spiritual cleansing, which she then kept. The couple made an initial court appearance last week in the Eastern District of Texas.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgette Doreen Evans | Unknown | Unknown |
| Vinnie John Uwanawich | Unknown | Unknown |
Original reporting
Texas Couple Arrested in $2.5M Fortune Teller Fraud | FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth