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
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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
After Getting Scammed, Olney Rugby Team to Host First Tournament Since Pandemic
After losing $17,000 to scammers last year, a local rugby team will run its first big tournament since the pandemic. The Maryland Exiles Rugby Club, a nonprofit youth team based… Read More
California Man Arrested in Local Gold Bar Scam
A California man has been arrested in a gold bar scam that targeted a Leisure World resident. Wenhui Sun, 34, of Lake Arbor, California was arrested in Montgomery County a… Read More
One Suspect Arrested, Two Wanted for Wheaton Home Improvement Scam
One suspect was arrested for involvement in a home improvement scam that occurred in May in Wheaton. Two suspects remain at large. In May, the 4th District Patrol Investigations Unit… Read More
County Officials Warn Residents About COVID-19-Related Scams
The Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection is advising county residents about scams regarding false products, testing sites, and vaccine availability linked to COVID-19. The scams are being conducted through… Read More
Detectives Searching for Man Accused of Vehicle Dent Repair Scam in Bethesda
Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) detectives are searching for a man who police say committed a dent repair scam in Bethesda in July and October 2020. Detectives were granted a… Read More
County Advises Residents to Beware of Charity Scammers During Holidays
The Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) advises residents that are donating to charities this holiday season to make sure they are giving to a reputable and registered organization.… Read More