Troy Murray Convicted for Selling Data of 70 Million American Seniors

Troy Murray Sentenced for Selling Personal Data of Over 7 Million Elderly Americans to Scammers

In a significant blow to those perpetuating elder fraud, Troy Murray, a North Carolina resident, has been sentenced to 121 months in prison for his role in a years-long scheme to sell personal data of millions of elderly Americans to scammers.

Scheme Details:

• Murray operated under the pseudonym “Steve Dixon” and pleaded guilty in January 2026 to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
• Betweeen 2016 and 2023, Murray sold lead lists containing the names, phone numbers, and addresses of elderly Americans to scammers in Jamaica and other locations.
• The lists were used to facilitate lottery scams, resulting in estimated losses exceeding $9.5 million.
• Murray earned substantial profits from his illicit activities, generating over $5.2 million by selling the lists to scammers.
• The operation caused significant financial losses to its victims, with authorities estimating the total loss to exceed $9.5 million.

Cutter Murray’s Involvement:

• Cutter Murray, Troy Murray’s son, will plead guilty to one count of money laundering for receiving and laundering $1.6 million of the fraudulent funds.
• Troy Murray used the ill-gotten gains to purchase farm equipment, vehicles, and precious metal collectibles, as well as to fund personal and business expenses for his son.

This case highlights the ongoing problem of elder fraud, which continues to surge across the United States.

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