NewsWFLA News TampaOctober 27, 2026Hillsborough County
American Airlines flight attendant arrested for allegedly defrauding Palm Coast resident of $23,000
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Destiny Blake, a 24-year-old American Airlines flight attendant from Brooklyn, New York, was arrested in Miami and accused of stealing approximately $23,000 from a 75-year-old Palm Coast woman through a sweepstakes scheme and unauthorized credit card charges. Investigators state Blake flew to Florida using employee travel benefits to visit the victim's home and utilized compromised financial accounts for purchases including Apple products, T-Mobile, and Uber rides.
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The case highlights financial fraud targeting older adults, resulting in local law enforcement urging residents who had financial contact with the suspect to come forward.
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locationMiami“City where the suspect was arrested.”locationBrooklyn“New York borough where the suspect resides.”OrganizationT-Mobile“Merchant where funds were spent using the compromised account.”OrganizationAmerican Airlines“Employer of the suspect.”locationPalm Coast“Florida city where the victim resides.”locationDaytona Beach“Airport and location of travel for the suspect.”OrganizationFlagler County Sheriff’s Office“Law enforcement agency leading the investigation.”PersonDestiny Blake“American Airlines flight attendant from Brooklyn, New York, arrested for fraud.”PersonRick Staly“Sheriff commenting on the arrest.”OrganizationeBay“Platform used for an order shipped to the suspect.”OrganizationPublishers Clearing House“Sweepstakes organization invoked by the caller in the scam.”locationCharlotte“Airport location where purchases were made on the victim's card.”OrganizationUgg“Merchant where purchases were made using the victim's card.”locationFlagler County“County where the suspect is scheduled to be held.”OrganizationApple Card“Credit card issuer used in unauthorized charges.”locationKingston“Location where an Uber ride was paid in Jamaican dollars.”OrganizationMiami-Dade County Jail“Jail where the suspect was initially taken and bonded out.”