In a disturbing wave of criminal activity, Eugene residents are being warned about Romy Durbin Hayden, a known con artist with a prolific history of fraud. With a string of charges and convictions trailing behind her, Hayden's actions have left numerous victims in their wake, and we fear more could fall prey to her deceitful schemes.

11 Felonies, 8 Convictions

Romy Durbin Hayden has been charged with 11 felonies and convicted of 8, including

• 4 counts of identity theft
• 2 counts of first-degree forgery
• and 2 counts of theft of services.

Her criminal endeavors have wreaked havoc on the lives of unsuspecting individuals and businesses throughout the community.

Exploiting Trust and Familiarity

Hayden's victims are typically childhood friends from high school or earlier. Leveraging her family's well-known status in the community, she gains trust easily. Romy Durbin Hayden reaches out via Facebook Messenger or text, often treating her targets to dinner or gifts to earn their trust. Once the trust is established, she concocts elaborate stories of having cancer, starting a business, being abused, or even having family connections that can provide discounts on merchandise. Hayden then asks for cash to buy the discounted goods, which she never purchases.

Community Response and Precautions

The response to Hayden's criminal activity has been swift and widespread. After news of her fraudulent schemes went public through Facebook, Eugene Voices has been inundated with messages from individuals sharing their tales of being victimized by Hayden. The volume of responses suggests that there are likely many more victims who have yet to come forward.

Eugene Voices encourages anyone affected by Hayden's deceitful practices to complete a Google form detailing their experience. This information will be published- so victims can choose to stay anonymous. Additionally, residents are urged to contact local law enforcement directly to report any suspicious activity related to Hayden. Hayden is on probation, and any violation of this probation will send her jail.

Eugene residents are encouraged to stay informed and share this information with friends and family to prevent others from becoming victims of Hayden's schemes. By remaining vigilant and working together, the community can help curb the impact of this serial con artist and protect the well-being of its members.

To share your experience or provide information about Hayden's activities, please fill out the Google form or reach out to Eugene Voices directly.

Hayden's case number is: State of Oregon vs Romy Durbin Hayden case no. 23CR41714