Alabama TikTok personality arrested in charity fraud sheriff says collected nearly $1 million
TikTok personality Amy Dianne Elmore Downs, 57, of Athens, also known as Slot_7.0 or Slotmachinequeen, was arrested Wednesday for seven counts of Charitable Fraud 1st Degree and three counts of Tax Evasion, according to a release from the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office.
Officers launched an investigation in October after receiving reports of charity fraud.
“The investigation revealed that between 2021 and 2024, [Downs] solicited donations for a purported charity to aid domestic violence victims and homeless individuals,” the release reads.
“Downs requested that her followers send funds to her personal PayPal, CashApp, and Venmo accounts, claiming the donations would support the charitable cause. Over several years, Downs received substantial contributions from individuals across the United States and from various countries worldwide.”
“During the investigation, it was revealed that no legitimate charity existed under Downs’ name. Further research uncovered that no charity had been registered with the Alabama Attorney General’s Office, and Downs had not reported any employment since 2020.”
“Since 2021, Downs has deposited nearly one million dollars into her personal bank accounts under the guise of charitable donations.”
As a result of the findings, probable cause was established to arrest Downs.
Her bond has been set at $1,125,000.
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional charges may be forthcoming, the release said.
In late September, TikTok account trey-street hosted a call with multiple people who said they had been scammed by Downs.
The Limestone County Sheriff’s Office has urged anyone with information or concerns about potential fraudulent activity involving Downs to email [email protected].
They ask that emails include a full name, phone number, and a brief summary the concern.