February 4th 2025.
A woman from Atlanta has been accused of deceiving multiple individuals with false promises of obtaining money through "hardship grants" in exchange for a fee. Unfortunately, it seems that these people have not received any money from Natasha Hodge, despite paying her for assistance.
According to WSB-TV Atlanta, at least 23 people from seven different states have come forward, claiming to have been scammed by Hodge, who is a tax preparer and business owner in DeKalb County. One of these individuals, Mary Hoyle, needed financial support to help cover her son's cancer treatments. She shared with WSB-TV's Justin Gray that after her son's diagnosis, she discovered that many things were not covered by their insurance.
Desperate for help, Hoyle turned to Hodge, who promised to provide her with the necessary funds. However, it has been over a year, and Hoyle has not received any money. Tragically, her son passed away in September 2024. Another victim, Arlene Ingram, was unable to work due to a severe car accident and was relying on credit cards and Social Security to get by. Hodge allegedly assured her that she would receive $250,000, but like Hoyle, Ingram has not seen a single penny.
During their investigation, WSB-TV's team went through numerous text messages exchanged between Hodge and her clients, including Hoyle and Ingram. In these messages, Hodge claimed that obtaining "hardship grants" was a simple process. She also mentioned that with each fee paid through payment apps, her clients would gain access to more money. In fact, there was even an incentive for clients to refer others to Hodge, as they would receive more grant money for each person they recommended.
However, despite these promises, none of the applicants received any money. It is estimated that Hodge received over $10,000 from her clients while falsely promising them a total of $5.6 million in grants. When approached by WSB-TV's investigative team, Hodge refused to comment and even demanded that she not be mentioned in the story. The FBI has been made aware of the allegations, but they have not provided any comments at this time.
In other news related to scams, a beauty supply company in Atlanta is facing multiple lawsuits due to accusations of scamming their customers. This company has faced backlash from numerous dissatisfied customers who claim to have been deceived by their practices.
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