A federal worker on the verge of retirement is fighting to get her money back.

Helen Jacques paid a consultant $3,000 to secure disability benefits. Eighteen months, two police reports and one small claims court lawsuit later, Jacques is tired of waiting.

"He promised me disability — my social security, food stamps, all the good stuff," she said. "Everything [I needed] to hear to [give him money]."

Ronald W. Shephard is the face of RW Shephard Consulting, LLC. The company helps clients retire, according to its website and Instagram page.

"That's the man [who] came to my house," Jacques said, referring to a photo of Shephard online.

Jacques, 62, said Shephard did not help her at all. Jacques said she battles thyroid problems and panic attacks in the wake of her daughter's death. So, J

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