'Real Housewives' start pleads guilty to fraud in telemarketing scam | Nightline

Jennifer Shah star faces up to 14 years in prison for her role in a plot to defraud hundreds of people around the country.
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[@ItsEmmaAkuffo]

I’ve learned in life to be content with what I have. Scamming people for an extravagant lifestyle ends in nothing but shame and prison.

[@Ellie80681]

Exactly, I live along my means. Ppl need to stop trying to show off or act like they are wealthy.

[@priscillacastro2626]

True I agree!

[@jazzyjaz9108]

And if you're going to scam people maybe don't join a reality TV show and flaunt your "wealth"

[@cjking4511]

I agree. I think it is stupid but at the same time why scam people in the first place. Think of something simple people might need and sell them to people and you are good to go. Kandi on RHOA has an adult toy line. Something simple like that. At least people are getting something for their money! But to sell people fake marketing promises and intend on giving them nothing is STUPID and EVIL. That is what Jen did! I bet Jen will continue smelling like hospital and her husband will finally leave her

[@hellboundrubber4448]

That's the kind of Bad Morals these shows teach Girls. The Cinderella Complex. All their self worth is defined by how they look. The desperate need to please leads to lies and jealousy towards their friends, in order to be chosen by the Prince, who's really just a Frog. Materialistic women get owned by Men in the end. They have no choice.

[@janeprepper177]

As much time as scammers spend cheating people, they could spend as much time running a legitimate business.

[@NewsHotVN]

you're right

[@SonyaOutThere]

Most legitimate businesses don’t yield the kind of funds needed for extravagance. That’s the problem for these types of people.

[@DJRenee]

Morally bankrupt

[@DC45193]

but it's eaiser....they don't won't a legitimate business lifestyle

[@SonyaOutThere]

@@DC45193 These types of people don’t necessarily want an easy life either. They live and die for extravagance and attention.

[@hellboundrubber4448]

She got Shahressted and sent to Prison. The Shahshank Redemption.

[@jazzyjaz9108]

😂🤣😭 Why does your comment not have more LIKES!?

[@zzizahacallar]

Awesome comment.

[@velshock]

👍😂😂😂

[@yolandagailes2393]

🤣🤣

[@royaltyreignsapparel1654]

GENIUS!!!!

[@veggibitch]

She’s sorry ‘cause she got caught. Period.

[@Dream7773]

Amber Alert ! So many people lost everything and here she is getting ready for season 3?!?!

[@Jessicamarlana1999]

Right, they always are once they get caught!

[@PivotPixie]

FACTS

[@karenwalton2177]

Exactly. So true hun

[@catc2552]

I work in banking and I constantly see scammers prey on the elderly. Seeing someone held responsible for stealing from them is great.

[@CelestialGatez]

Exactly. My 86 year old cousin was scammed out of 76k until his sister discovered the treachery and made some phone calls.

[@sarcasticallyrearranged]

Did your cousin get her money back?

[@lokibey2712]

@catc2552 - It's really sad because years ago, I was caught up in a scam. I didn't realize it until the scammers kept telling me that I had to send money. Once I realized it was a scam, I reached out to the Consumer Protection Agency. Long story short, there was a class action lawsuit, and I got every dime back about 1.5 years later. I didn't want to tell my family because I felt embarrassed and stupid that I fell victim to a scam. I learned a valuable lesson. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Do my research first, and don't make hasty decisions. Pray about all things. If I feel uneasy/unsure about something, I don't go through with it. I'm glad that Jen will be held accountable for her actions!

[@velshock]

“Good People “ don’t steal from the elderly.

[@dlo3955]

My thoughts exactly! Why do always try to say the crook is a good person. Yes they are pretending to be good to hide all the scamming they are doing. I don't know how you could even handle the stress of knowing you committing a crime and may get caught and then go on a reality show a flaunt all the money you stealing from people. Just crazy!

[@SnowWhiteTheU2]

She took a plea deal because as the case got ready for trial her lawyers saw all the evidence against her, knew they were going to make an example out of her, and made her realize a plea deal was the best option.

[@joyell821]

Exactly

[@terriesmith2616]

Bingo 🎯🎯🎯

[@marieahjones5535]

Period

[@agf1700]

She has to do some serious prison time.

[@KayIsGreatful]

FACTS🌟

[@theguildedscribe777]

The way people lie straight to your face...straight to the camera! It's AMAZING!

[@lindalambert1062]

Yes u are so right. Doing wrong will always come too your door. It don't pay too hurt people. Or use them and if you got too go that way get away from them u will be happy in the end. Have a blessed day.

[@jeanmcginnis9804]

I’d have more sympathy for her if she admitted to what she did and was truly sorry but she says she’s not guilty but is taking a plea.js

[@Mackon645.]

My elderly Uncle got scammed out of his life savings from these scammers. He died heartbroken and depressed!! 😭💔

[@treaty8631]

Disgusting people then they say sorry...meanwhile people are destroyed

[@dlo3955]

That's truly sad.

[@Coreof143]

Condolences, what was her scam promising him?

[@JTScott1988]

What was the gag he fell for

[@brittg9007]

That is so sad.

[@jazzyjaz9108]

Idk why these scammers all want to be on reality TV and put a major spotlight on themselves and think they'll get away with it

[@tashakayden2434]

😂😂 right??

[@sunrae7680]

Narcissists

[@joeroganreviewexperience9964]

They are sociopaths, their brains work differently

[@crystaljewel1073]

Because Teresa guidice

[@Tigerlilly490]

Because of their ego & addiction to attention, fame, & drama…

[@YONCE8701]

From shamazing to SHAGUILTY. What is shacrazy is all the times she cried and protested her innocence. To her family and everyone smh.......even more low down dirty.

[@sokawai5]

LOL "SHAGUILTY"🤣

[@auntym979]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂 shocking alright

[@lahaina4791]

SHA SHACKLED !

[@kellygros804]

Greed, greed, & more greed!!! Just like Erica Jane....disgusting!!!!

[@crystaljewel1073]

Exactly

[@sunrae7680]

All of her victims should file a civil suit. Make sure she never spends anymore of that blood money.

[@songhenry1084]

She’s disgusting. She should get a long prison times. She hurt elderly is just unforgivable

[@adelebz7]

Even her own Mother. Greed is 😈 EVIL.

[@adelebz7]

She stole from her own Mother. SMH!!!

[@sandybryan3906]

YES!! OUR ELDERLY SHOULD BE PROTECTED AS WELL AS RESPECTED.( NOT YELLING HAVE TO C WHAT I TYPE 🙃🙃😂

[@beckewolf2597]

@@sandybryan3906Go ahead yell, in this case it is appropriate, let’s scream it from the rooftops!

[@DJRenee]

Her plastic surgeon Committed a crime on her face

[@chuck9380]

She should’ve been hiding her face after that last plastic surgery she had

[@ariraquel4567]

Yes it looks 😨 🤡

[@beckewolf2597]

Those Botox lips give me nightmares! 😂😂😂

[@flipwithmonique6658]

She be doing a lot of crying with no tears 🤣

[@zzizahacallar]

Exactly! Looks so guilty.

[@angeluvsvid]

🤣😂

[@tahjjj1488]

Not. One.

[@laurabernard4821]

🤣🤣🤣😆

[@CocoLane]

Big facts!!!!!!

[@aphillyate1]

If I ever get indicted for wire fraud and money laundering, I would never passively nod my head in my attorney's office if I didn't do it.

[@maxinefowler1186]

She is giving Women a bad name. I m a Female.

[@RobinLaVonneMoore]

And us regular folk who would have done something like this would go to prison and not some luxury resort prison... Teresa from RHNJ, Martha Stewart amongst others.

[@Hollergirlohio]

Did no one learn from teresa guidice. Don't flaunt without receipts

[@jazzyjaz9108]

She payed everything with cash she was even on a "keep watch" list (something like that) at Louis Vuitton because she would always pay large amounts in all cash

[@Emlane09]

Or Erika Girardi!

[@cjking4511]

Mary tried warning people that Jen "smelled like hospital"! Clearly, Jen frequents hospitals looking for seniors she can scam.

[@VocallyYours3]

OOO I AM DONE WITH YOU AFTER THIS MESSAGE!! 🙆🏽‍♂️ Lol

[@cjking4511]

@@VocallyYours3 lol

[@snsn7251]

Lol

[@noirlily3413]

😅😅😅

[@IssaVibewithKP]

😂😂😂😂

[@trashtvinternational]

That’s ridiculous they only say they’re sorry once they get caught … 🤣🤣

[@bernicesmith1173]

Absolutely!!💯

[@peteez4396]

She saw them numbers from the feds and change her mind.

[@blackmist2015]

Shoot that’s most if these “boss chicks” they be scaling running pyramid schemes, and money laundering just to floss on the gram.

[@Luchamom]

Yep ! She took a deal🤣

[@lulug4283]

Why do all these criminals go on reality tv when they are upto no good. Do they just think they will get away with it all, that no-one will question where their money comes from?!

[@mariej.richard5114]

Narcissistic thinking they high and up .. tf she get that money

[@sarcasticallyrearranged]

Seems like they think that if they’re brazen enough, no one will question them because they’re on a show where you have to have money to be in it.

[@terencegraham4901]

How trashy can TV 📺 get.. she rips the soul out of trusting old folks 2 give her the lavish life.. then gets a season 3 spot.. pathetic

[@absinthemindedJ]

EVIL

[@bgipper4109]

She won’t be back. She’ll go to jail. Like she should.

[@ariraquel4567]

People need to start boycotting bravo television for giving these thieves and evil people more t.v time and paying them more money to return..I stopped watching this mess yrs ago its pathetic

[@absinthemindedJ]

@@ariraquel4567 💥

[@yupitsme9713]

Didn’t even know there was a SLC version of this show. I’m living my own best life, not watching others.

[@UrOnlyWarning]

Yesses Lord. 👏🏾🤝🏾Tyou. Social media NOT... GEEZE 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@n.b.0212]

Thank you! My own best life. Whatever that means to me.

[@joyell821]

I only know about it because of this case. 😂

[@ceo-bosslady5947]

My first time hearing about this show ever was clicking this link I'm witcha when ya right💯

[@Sparklez90]

It's good people enjoy it

[@kev8346]

Whats with the housewives franchise and hiring convicts 😂 💀

[@Prettiest-EyezNYPD]

WOW. Unbelievable. I wished that they would catch more people like her. This what happens when you are so privileged you can commit a crime and still have your job. Some people are unfortunate not to have. Anybody else would have been behind bars how sad is society. She should never be allowed to be back on that show which makes for good ratings so they don't care if her life is expose she did it too herself as they would look at it.

[@dannitamiller6840]

She appeared to be content with sticking to her lie.... How can you lavish your lifestyle by scamming others....?

[@Ellie80681]

These scammers love showing off the money lmao 🤣 bravo loves supporting these criminals.

[@ariraquel4567]

Bravo probably scams too

[@beckewolf2597]

Yup!

[@IAmLovie]

I’m not guilty, I’m not guilty, I’m not guilty…..Pleads Guilty

[@rachelAmeenah]

Sitting there living the good life off other’s blood, sweat and tears and her attorney says she’s a good woman?? She knew exactly what she was doing was wrong..

[@TrebleSum]

We all already know what she's going to say "I only plead to get a lighter sentance" 🙄 Pls let's no body fall for it 😒

[@jonyvisa7031]

It's Shah Mazing how her assistant turns on her like a flapjack

[@ParisAntoinette]

*shah

[@jonyvisa7031]

@@ParisAntoinette I could care if it's Shar ,shah or sht

[@jonyvisa7031]

😂😂🤣🤣🤣

[@SenpaiSentai]

She doesn't feel sorry for what a she've done. She only for sorry for herself for getting caught red-handed and doesn't want to hold her own accountability, while crying her entitled crocodile salty tears.

[@NewsHotVN]

should do genuine business

[@KayBee211]

Imagine flaunting all that stuff and it wasn’t even legit 🥴 imagine fake crying, imagine saying you’re innocent but really you’re guilty, shamagine 🥴

[@pattybledsoe2018]

Good One

[@mytaximytaxi4400]

She's a thug it's what she knows and all she knows a bad seed I feel bad for her she will never live crime free she should just get 45 years 💯

[@watitduful]

Oh stop. She’s not a victim and I could care less about her upbringing. Lots of people have had rough times but still choose to do what’s right. Stop trying to turn the villain into a victim.

[@aleciataylor7377]

I am so fascinated by these people that just live so large and never think they’re going to get caught. And I’m out here acting like I didn’t steal anything when I walk out of a store empty handed….because I didn’t steal anything.

[@thepopfiles4294]

She’ll probably be back on the show, and explain pleading guilty was a ‘deal’. The sad reality is on reality tv, this kind of behaviour makes for good tv. But I do think there are certain ‘instances’ where a moral code of conduct should be in place. But my morals, your morals, all different these days. I always find people who spend frivolously ‘suspect’. I don’t know many rich people, but those that I do, they aren’t extravagant, because they know how hard it is to make money and succeed.

[@ariraquel4567]

Facts

[@joylynnfujimori6567]

Rich ppl are tight azzes & the worst tippers‼️💯🤔🤙🏽

[@lanaofficiel4042]

Don't watch.

[@thepopfiles4294]

@@lanaofficiel4042 why? It’s great tv

[@filiajean2487]

this is why you don't FAKE it until you make it

[@lolap3667]

My sister who is elderly has been scammed for months from people like this. I hope she gets what is coming to her. Liar!!!

[@jonyvisa7031]

She "wants to pay her debt to society!"..she has no choice when ppl are ratting on her

[@sheddinglightspreadingligh8864]

I had never heard of her until I listened to a HILARIOUS episode of True Crime Obsessed! As crazy as this is, its never a laughing matter for the victims (the show makes fun of the criminals, not the victims). These scams are so damaging they sometimes cause thoughts of "ending it", which is so heartbreaking.

[@seeingeye5534]

Just a sociopath. Usually they never get caught. Hope she has a shah mazing view from her cell window. That’s if she has a window.

[@XactlyCeSe1]

“Good people” don’t scam the elderly

[@keyia1983]

How is she still employed?? Bravo is shameless

[@NewsHotVN]

Everyone should be careful, scams happen a lot

[@leehow86]

She's facing up to 14 years in prison. But should be facing up to 114 years in prison.

[@lindalambert1062]

What's in the dark will come in the light. Now she knows how those people feels.

[@beckewolf2597]

She has feelings for one person, herself! 😂

[@omarchandler4983]

*I don’t feel sorry for her. I feel sorry for her victims. Too bad for her she’s not wealthy enough to just pay restitution while simultaneously NOT pleading guilty like another orange former reality tv star has been doing it for DECADES!!!*

[@danithedem8880]

Who?

[@SweetAura26]

I think orange means trump? Only person that comes to mind when I hear orange. Lol

[@c.2538]

Orange man bad!

[@sarcasticallyrearranged]

Restitución? He hired small businesses to do expensive jobs for his properties and then refused to pay for the work. When the small companies filed lawsuits, Trump would purposely have his attorney bury them in legal maneuvers because he knew that they couldn’t afford to keep fighting and lots of those small businesses had to file bankruptcy and shut down.

[@princessangerloo5905]

How do you sleep at night when you scam vulnerable people out of their life savings?! That’s fucking disgusting

[@idellatah9685]

The ENTITLEMENT AND NARCISSISTIC BEHAVIOR here is what's concerning. She went on this show know she's doing major criminal stuff!

[@bettym.3996]

I love how they suddenly become "spokespersons" for the lowly humans who don't "have the resources to make their voices heard..."

[@g.2080]

We keep elevating people like this not surprised

[@KWd-ir9jc]

Where is Andy getting all of these thuggish women to play housewives? From jail?

[@absinthemindedJ]

I stopped watching years ago. I didn't even know who this B was. lol

[@capricemadrid5353]

Andy Cohen should be held responsible too

[@zzizahacallar]

Not really. Jen shah Teresa Guidice shouldn't have been doing illegal activities. They get what they deserve.

[@capricemadrid5353]

@@zzizahacallar I agree but ultimately its Andy Cohen thaat green lights them and once these girls are on the show they need to "perform"

[@VocallyYours3]

#AndyCohen doesn’t have control of where these individuals swear their money is from. He’s looking for the talent is certain ethnicities for certain cities I believe. 🙆🏽‍♂️

[@capricemadrid5353]

@@VocallyYours3 Either way Andy is loving it

[@calj2090]

Maybe it's not Bravo's fault. Maybe a lot of rich people are criminal.

[@brucenome989]

15 million dollars wow greed will do it.

[@timmytimtime1284]

So much plastic surgery

[@milktart4591]

Yeah 👍 So basically she is a scammer.

[@nicole9025]

Please read and then rewrite this headline.

[@AA-bm3hf]

😂😂😂

[@sashawalker2602]

Them detectives did that on purpose they knew that lady was on a tv show and decided to come get her while the Bravo camera crew was there lmao

[@yk8301]

You can’t twist the fabric of reality and not have it snap it back to you with a hard and stinging slap

[@mariej.richard5114]

American greed no way I would be on tv and stealing money like Teresa guddice

[@michellestangline8193]

Jen's crying racism was "smoke and mirrors" to take away from what she was truly doing. Shame on Jen Shaw!!!

[@KN-kp6mf]

Committing a fraud.. then has your life on reality TV. U wonder y

[@rachelAmeenah]

She’s bold,, sitting doing all those interviews talking about fighting, Then at the end have to take a deal and state the truth,, that’s embarrassing af!

[@sarcasticallyrearranged]

She’s going to claim that it was better for her to take a deal, but, she’s still innocent.

[@therealsyxx]

A face only a mother could love.

[@beckewolf2597]

It’s probably not the face she was born with…lmao

[@arthurclark6409]

I'm very pissed, she should be locked up for a long time.

[@nakiadyson2035]

Every time shah “cried” what tears did you see?

[@marcellagaviria7982]

That's Hollywood for you greed

[@W3Slots]

What fascinates me is these people who think they’re going to get away with these crimes. Look at BBW cast member Brittish. When will ppl learn?

[@nelsonfranco7849]

I HOPE SHE ENJOYS, REALITY PRISON.

[@leelee185]

such a horrible situation everyone is so obsessed trying to keep of with the jones. Live a honest life, and earn money the correct way .

[@ione97]

I’m sorry but I can’t stop laughing at “shahmazing/shabulous”

[@capatga]

I don' t get why so many people love these shows .

[@imo.124]

Wow she is really going to prison. So sad for her victims, her family and her. Smh

[@amicahfelix7076]

Greed will be the downfall of a lot of people

[@unstoppablefavour6224]

That’s why never envy anybody because you don’t know how they arrived at their 💰.

[@christian7038]

Why do all these celebrities go on tv shows knowing they are frauds 🤣

[@vickilark2547]

Are they going to film her from jail for every episode?

[@shameriabeasley9198]

I hate when scammers call my phone asking for money to be part of something🤬🤬🤬🤬I’m the one that will hanged up the phone and block your ass. It sad to say I have to teach my grandmother not to answer the phone if she doesn’t recognize the number.

[@MyCardsNeverLieTarotLLC522]

All that lavish living wasn't worth it. now ur facing time and owe millions‼smh

[@marsramirez9350]

Exactly what greed gets you. Now you shah- guilty

[@Luchamom]

Thieves ! Fake thieves

[@136760mas1]

I hardly ever trust people. Damn thieves

[@lauralee60]

She can now say she's Shahshank

[@GlitzChickz]

she didn't "cross a line" when she hurt the vulnerable for practically a decade.

[@timothyfoster1481]

I just want see the pictures after she's incarcerated for about 6 months

[@lizcrawford1249]

DON'T CRY TOO HARD,YOUR FACE MAY CRACK!

[@ClarkyWarky]

With her guilty plea she should also try to make things right and spill EVERYTHING she knows about EVERYONE. There's no way she did this alone. The other people involved all need to be brought to justice.

[@tikatikatikatika3066]

Damn liar they all scammers

[@beec9359]

She did the feds job for them.. Smdh.. stay off of TV!!!!

[@BlessedEnergy_]

How do you sleep at night doing this to individuals who are disabled and or elderly and don't know or are limited wow 14 years mam

[@vturner]

I knew she was going to cave when her business partner switched up

[@trint3089]

Lol and she was out here screaming her innocence

[@almaalvarez5230]

I love when Scammers get caught, prosecuted, serve prison time , have to pay back every penny and they get to feel what their victims feel

[@janetrogers4738]

No ethics or compassion. Take everything she owns away. Provide restitution.

[@n.b.0212]

She wants a glamorous life, but at what cost!

[@sheilagadde5975]

Please give her 50+ years!

[@torriebrown9607]

Greed will get you every time 😊

[@shaydembo2506]

And now I wonder why her husband was always gone. He never really supported her. But how can you support a liar??

[@euniceawosika3416]

Shame on her!!!