Author Archives: FCPD Public Affairs Bureau

Crypto-Related Scams in 2024: FCPD Gives Tips to Avoid Falling Victim to Fraud

Fairfax County, VA – Detectives and investigators from our Financial Crimes Unit warn community members of Bitcoin and crypto-related scams being reported within the county. In over a dozen reported cases since the beginning of the year, our investigators have observed a trend in scams involving cryptocurrency. Criminals are exploiting individuals into depositing money into crypto ATMs and defrauding them

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UPDATE: Intoxicated Driver Speeding Over 110 MPH Charged in Dec. 5 Fatal Crash

Sully Police District — Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit have arrested and charged the driver from the Dec. 5th fatal vehicle crash in Centreville with DUI-Related Manslaughter and Reckless Driving. Detectives determined Gabriel Rincon, 22, of Fairfax was traveling more than 110 miles per hour on Stringfellow Road (a 45-mph zone) before the crash with another vehicle, near the

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Driveway Paving Scams: FCPD’s Tips to Avoid Fraudsters

Fairfax County, VA – Ahead of the spring season, FCPD’s Financial Crimes Unit wants to warn community members of driveway paving scammers looking to take advantage of homeowners. The Scam: The schemes usually begin with solicitation, or a knock at the door. The fraudster typically presents a deal to re-pave a driveway, seal it, or provide other stone or concrete

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