Florida fraudster, 44, uses ‘botox’ excuse to explain age after fraudulently applying for hurricane aid

A 44-year-old Florida woman allegedly used her mother’s identity to apply for hurricane aid, telling city employees that she looked younger because of botox.

According to the Bradenton Police Department, Veronica Torres was charged with a third-degree felony count of filing a false public assistance claim after she applied for and received almost $8,000.

Police said that the 44-year-old attempted to deceive government employees by using her mother’s name, driver’s license and social security information to apply for disaster assistance. 

In her application, police said, she claimed that the devastation following Hurricanes Milton and Helene forced her to move out of her home.

Police said that the 44-year-old almost got away with her alleged scheme – until an observant city employee noticed the age discrepancy. 


Veronica Torres is accused of using her mother’s identity to apply for hurricane aid.
Veronica Torres is accused of using her mother’s identity to apply for hurricane aid.

Authorities said that when Torres arrived to pick up her $7,967 check on Thursday, Nov. 14, the city employee took notice.

Police said that the 44-year-old tried unsuccessfully to convince the employee that she had undergone “botox treatments” that provided transformational results.


When a city employee questioned the identity of Torres, the alleged fraudster told the official she looked young because of botox.
When a city employee questioned the identity of Torres, the alleged fraudster told the official she looked young because of botox. Getty Images

Torres was requested to come back the next day, where she was questioned by Bradenton detectives.

She was arrested following questioning and was released after posting a $2,500 bond, jail records show.

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