Detectives are investigating an increasing number of online and phone scams involving the sale of World Series tickets. Fans are reminded to use caution when purchasing tickets from sources other than Major League Baseball or authorized dealers. Be sure to research the vendor and review their security protocols before providing personal information or payment. If you think you might be
Read moreAn 18 year-old man from Bowie, Md. is in custody after enticing several county teens via social media involving a money scam. Yahya Koroma was arrested around 11 a.m., Aug. 20 and charged with three counts of obtaining money by false pretenses. He was taken to the Adult Detention Center and held without bond. Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau,
Read moreMason Police District- A 49-year-old man is facing charges related to the financial exploitation of an elderly woman. Detectives from our Criminal Intelligence Division were alerted earlier this year to suspicious banking activity being conducted by Michael Johnson, of Annandale. Detectives uncovered multiple high value deposits originating from elderly persons. Their investigation revealed Johnson targeted mentally incapacitated persons and offered to
Read moreHave you received a phone call from the “Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office” saying that you have missed jury duty? Recently, we’ve seen an increase in scammers calling citizens, claiming they have failed to appear for jury duty and a warrant would be issued. These scammers, claiming to be deputies, use unregistered phone numbers and caller ID with masking/spoofing technology
Read moreIf you are a member of the media and interested in an interview on this case, we have a detective available at 1pm today (June 8th). A warning from our Financial Crimes Division: A Fairfax County man is out $9,000 after con artists targeted him in an elaborate scam. Mandarin-speaking scammers seem to be preying on the Chinese community by selling them fake gold.
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