Los Angeles resident William T. Comfort has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud

Los Angeles resident William T. Comfort, 28, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering, part of a grandparent scam that took over $636,000 from seniors believing they were aiding their grandchildren in legal troubles. As part of his plea agreement, Comfort has agreed to pay a minimum restitution of $636,000. Homeland Security Investigations in Vermont identified at least 15 victims in the state. Comfort, who sometimes posed as a bail bondsman, would receive 10% of collected funds. He was previously arrested on fraud charges in New York and had a warrant for a similar scam in Wisconsin. He faces a potential 20-year prison sentence and up to $750,000 in fines. Sentencing is set for October 16.