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Vulnerable victim was escorted to cash machines to withdraw money COUSINS who defrauded a vulnerable man they “befriended” out of more than £20,000 to spend on drugs are both expected to be released after spending more than six months in custody. Claire and Davina Copeland were accused of “despicable” behaviour, treating their victim as, “a soft touch”, to get their hands on his money. Durham Crown Court was told they came up with various stories to obtain money from him, sometimes escorting him to the bank and atms to make withdrawals, pledging they would pay it back. Claire Copeland claimed she was awaiting an inheritance, but when it came to an arranged meeting to hand back money she promised to repay, she failed to turn up.