Fake Teen Doctor Now Sentenced for New Charges at 25
Malachi Love-Robinson, better known as "Dr. Love," first gained infamy as a teenager for impersonating a doctor and running his own medical practice. Now 25, Love-Robinson is back in the headlines after being sentenced to 28 months in prison for a new series of fraud charges. His criminal saga spans nearly a decade and involves elaborate schemes that defrauded unsuspecting victims of thousands of dollars.
The Rise of a Teenage Fraudster
Love-Robinson's journey into crime began when he was just 16 years old, impersonating a doctor in Florida. By 18, he had opened a medical clinic, The New Birth New Life Medical Center, where he treated patients, including an elderly woman from whom he stole $80,000. His fraudulent activities did not stop there. Love-Robinson was caught prescribing treatment to an undercover officer posing as a patient, leading to his first major arrest in 2016.
A Life of Schemes and Scams
Despite his arrest, Love-Robinson's criminal behavior continued. After being released on bail in 2016, he attempted to purchase a luxury Jaguar using a stolen credit card and stole $43,000 from an addiction center. His audacity and persistent pattern of deception earned him a 42-month prison sentence in 2018, but that did not stop him. Released in 2019, Love-Robinson would once again find himself in trouble with the law just 15 months later.
Fraud at 25: The Latest Conviction
In his most recent crime, Love-Robinson was working for a freight shipping company when he devised a new scheme. Instead of directing customers to pay the company, he had them wire payments to his personal accounts, amassing over $10,000 in fraudulent transactions. His manipulation extended to various payment methods, including PayPal and Venmo. This led to another arrest and his latest prison sentence, handed down in December 2022.
A Decade of Deceit: What's Next?
Love-Robinson's scams reveal a consistent pattern of exploiting both individuals and businesses, dating back to his teenage years. Though he has blamed the media for sensationalizing his crimes, the court records and victims' testimonies paint a clear picture of deliberate fraud and manipulation. Whether or not this latest conviction will put an end to his criminal activities remains uncertain, but it certainly reminds us of the dangers of unchecked deceit and the damage done to those lives impacted by his schemes.
References: Scammer Tales: The Crimes of the Infamous Fake Teen Doctor, 'Dr. Love,' Now Sentenced for New Charges at 25 | Fake teen 'Dr. Love,' now 25, sentenced to prison for new scam
