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NewsWSVN 7 MiamiOctober 27, 2026Miami-Dade County

American Airlines flight attendant arrested at MIA in $25K scam targeting elderly woman, deputies say

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An American Airlines flight attendant was arrested at Miami International Airport after deputies said she used employee travel benefits to visit a 75-year-old victim as part of a sweepstakes scam totaling more than $25,000. Investigators stated that 24-year-old Destiny Blake of Brooklyn, New York, was taken into custody late Friday by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers. Authorities reported that the scheme involved gift cards, cash, Zelle transfers, and 88 unauthorized credit card transactions.

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Why It Matters

A senior resident lost approximately $25,310 through fraudulent sweepstakes claims, unauthorized account access, and credit card charges made over several months.

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OrganizationAmerican Airlines“Provided employee travel benefits utilized by the suspect”locationNew York“Departure point for flights taken during the scheme”OrganizationU.S. Customs and Border Protection“Detained the suspect upon her arrival at MIA on an international flight”PersonDestiny Blake“24-year-old resident of Brooklyn, New York, arrested at Miami International Airp”OrganizationFlagler County Sheriff’s Office“Announced the arrest and details of the scam investigation”OrganizationSunbeam Television Corp.“Publisher of the news report”locationMiami-Dade County jail“Where the suspect was transported following her arrest”locationDaytona Beach“Airport where the suspect flew before taking an Uber to Palm Coast”locationPalm Coast“Location of the 75-year-old victim visited by the suspect”locationMiami International Airport“Where Destiny Blake was arrested by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers”OrganizationPublishers Clearing House“Impersonated by callers telling the victim she won a sweepstakes prize”PersonRick Staly“Quoted regarding the investigation into the flight attendant's use of travel ben”