The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Email * SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy noticeA Florida woman is accused of scamming hundreds of people out of more than $40,000 by falsely claiming to have cancer, according to police. To give credibility to the lie, Jones even had her hair cut short claiming she was getting ready to receive chemotherapy, officers said. “If you lie to steal from the generosity of others in Collier County, we will arrest you and hold you accountable. “This type of scam not only hurts victims financially, it undermines trust in legitimate fundraisers for people who genuinely need help.”