Ever wondered how a trusted advisor could betray the confidence of professional athletes and pocket millions? Peggy Ann Fulford, a woman who masqueraded as a financial guru, did just that, leaving a trail of shattered dreams and empty bank accounts in her wake.

Peggy Fulford, also known as Peggy Jones, masterminded a scheme that targeted the fortunes of former NBA and NFL players. Posing as a skilled financial advisor and business manager, she gained the trust of these athletes, only to exploit their vulnerabilities and misappropriate their funds. Her actions represent a stark cautionary tale about the importance of due diligence and the potential for financial exploitation, even among those who appear to be successful and secure.

Peggy Ann Fulford: Bio, Career, and Professional Information
Full Name	Peggy Ann Fulford (also known as Peggy Jones, Peggy King, Peggy Williams, Peggy Simpson)
Date of Birth	1958 (approximate, based on reports of age at various dates)
Age	Approximately 66 years old (as of 2024)
Height	5 feet 8 inches
Occupation	Former Financial Advisor and Business Manager (convicted fraudster)
Criminal Activities	Wire Fraud, Mail Fraud, Interstate Transportation of Stolen Property, Money Laundering, Theft, Worthless Check Charge
Victims	Professional Athletes (including Dennis Rodman, Ricky Williams), Dr. Joseph Boucree
Amount Defrauded	Approximately $5.7 million
Sentence	10 years in prison (120 months), sentenced in 2018
Restitution	Ordered to pay nearly $5.8 million in restitution to victims
Current Status	Serving supervised release at a halfway house (as of April 2024), scheduled for release in 2028. Originally released to halfway house on April 27.
Aliases Used	Peggy Jones, Peggy King, Peggy Williams, Peggy Simpson
Legal Proceedings	Pleaded guilty to one count of interstate transportation of stolen property in federal court in Houston. Pleaded guilty to theft and a worthless check charge in criminal district court in New Orleans.
Locations	Houston, Texas; New Orleans, Louisiana; Orlando, Florida (halfway house)
Reference Link	U.S. Department of Justice