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Westchester Conman Arrested After Posing As Lawyer: NYSP

He defrauded a victim in a virtual Alcoholics Anonymous group out of $7,500 for legal fees despite not actually being a lawyer, cops said.

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After investigating, state police found that 56-year-old David Karaca, of Somers, a/k/a "David Radcliffe", a/k/a "David Corazza," posed as an attorney on a Los Angeles-based Alcoholics Anonymous group.
After investigating, state police found that 56-year-old David Karaca, of Somers, a/k/a "David Radcliffe", a/k/a "David Corazza," posed as an attorney on a Los Angeles-based Alcoholics Anonymous group. (Jeff Edwards/Patch)

SOMERS, NY — A man claiming to be an attorney targeted people in recovery, according to police.

New York State Police say that troopers from the Somers barracks arrested a man for pretending to be an attorney and targeting victims on virtual substance abuse venues.

After investigating, state police found that 56-year-old David Karaca, of Somers, a/k/a "David Radcliffe", a/k/a "David Corazza," posed as an attorney on a Los Angeles-based Alcoholics Anonymous group. He defrauded a victim out of $7,500 for legal fees despite not actually being a lawyer, according to police.

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Karaca was issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Town of Somers Court for felony third degree grand larceny.

If you believe you might be the victim of similar crimes committed by David Karaca, New York State Police ask that you contact them at (914) 769-2600.

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