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Online fraudster on the loose after bilking investors out of millions with fake inventions, websites https://t.co/FbW8ESLIdb
The Santa Clara County DA's Office says "phony tech inventor" and "serial fraudster" Dennis Fountaine is on the run after stealing more than $350,000 from investors and not showing up to his sentencing. https://t.co/9opB6LwVIy https://t.co/9opB6LwVIy

Dennis Fountaine, a 67-year-old convicted fraudster, is being sought by Santa Clara County authorities after skipping his sentencing. Fountaine defrauded four investors out of $350,000 by claiming to have invented a robot named Homer that could dispense medicine for elderly and disabled patients. The Santa Clara County District Attorney's office has labeled him a 'phony tech inventor' and a 'serial fraudster.' Law enforcement officials are actively searching for his whereabouts. The Silicon Valley scammer was facing prison time for his fraudulent activities.