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 | | The expanse of the deceit, which Fengel described as a 100-mile diameter circling Peoria, has gained the attention of the Illinois Attorney General's Office, but officials with the state agency said Monday only that they were investigating. |
 | | Fengel said "seniors, middle-aged people and young people just trying to get a start" were swindled out of money, which so far ranges from $75,000 to $100,000. |
 | | Fengel urged anyone who was taken by Gray or Ripper to report the loss to their office, 697-2323, or the Attorney General's Office, Consumer Fraud Division Hotline, (800) 243-0618. |
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