California Man Gets 6.5 Years for County Gold Bar Scam
A California man was sentenced to 20 years in prison, with all but 6.5 years suspended, for his role in a gold bar scam that targeted a Silver Spring resident, according… Read More
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Man Pleads Guilty in Gold Bar Scam
A Baltimore County man pleaded guilty Wednesday for targeting local elderly victims in a gold bar scam last year. Vipul Thakkar, 53, pleaded guilty to charges including theft over $25,000… Read More
Teen to Serve 18 Months For Gold Bar Scam of 82-Year-Old
A 19-year-old from New York was sentenced to prison Thursday for a gold bar scam targeting an 82-year-old. Zhenyong Weng was sentenced to serve 18 months, according to the Montgomery… Read More
Police Warn of Poshmark Scam, Seek Additional Victims
Montgomery County police are investigating a scam involving the online marketplace Poshmark and warn there may be more victims. On Sept. 7, 2024, a Montgomery County resident reported that their… Read More
Oficina de Protección al Consumidor Advierte sobre Estafa de Paquetes
La Oficina de Protección al Consumidor del Condado de Montgomery (OCP, por sus siglas en inglés) advierte a los residentes sobre un aumento en las estafas de seguimiento de paquetes.… Read More
Consumer Protection Office Warns of USPS Package Tracking Scam
The Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) is warning residents about an increase in package tracking scams. The scams involve fraudulent text messages, known as “smishing,” that appear to… Read More
Man Arrested in Gold Bar Scam Targeting Bethesda Couple
Police said a New York man was arrested in a $400,000 gold bar scam targeting a Bethesda couple. Yongxian Huang, 23, of Brooklyn, was arrested, according to the Montgomery County… Read More
Rockville Man Pleads Guilty In Gold Bar Scam
A Rockville defendant pleaded guilty to charges in the Montgomery County Circuit Court for a scheme to steal three 1-kilo gold bars from an elderly Silver Spring resident. Ranvinklejeet Mathon… Read More
California Man Pleads Guilty in Gold Bar Scam of County Resident
A California man pleaded guilty Friday in a gold bar scam that targeted a Leisure World resident. Wenhui Sun, 34, pleaded guilty to charges of theft scheme over $100,000 and… Read More
Voters Warned About Texting Scam
According to the State Board of Elections, texting scams are spreading disinformation about the upcoming election and voters are warned to be vigilant. Registered voters have reported getting a text… Read More
Arrest Made After Bethesda Man Targeted in Gold Bar Scam
Police said an arrest was made after a 74-year-old Bethesda man was targeted in a gold bar scam in which he purchased more than $1 million in gold. Vipul J. Thakkar,… Read More
Rockville Volunteer Fire Department Loses More Than $200,000 in Scam
The Rockville Volunteer Fire Department (RVFD) revealed a scam cost the department more than $200,000 that was meant to be a down payment for new ambulances. About half of what… Read More