Central Florida Woman Scheduled For Sentencing On Equity Skimming, Fraud Convictions

The St. Petersburg Times reports that Synthia Ippolito, who along with her now ex-husband, was convicted of equity skimming and fraud in a scam that robbed people of some of their home equity, is scheduled for sentencing today in a state court in Pinellas County, Florida. The ex-husband, Christopher Nickelson, 45, was convicted of the same crimes last year. He got 15 years. For the story that led to their convictions, see:

• Con artist or beaten spouse? (She blames her ex. It's an act, her victims in a housing scam say).
• For prior post, see Florida "No Money Down" Scam Artists Convicted Of Equity Skimming.