Fairfax County, VA – Detectives from our Financial Crimes Unit, with the assistance of the United States Secret Service (USSS), conducted a countywide skimmer-detection operation at more than 100 locations across Fairfax County resulting in the recovery of 20 credit card skimming devices. During this operation, detectives and USSS agents searched 287 Point-of-Sale (POS) Terminals, 158 ATMs, and 46 gas pumps.
Read moreReston Police District— Detectives from our Financial Crimes Unit have charged a New York man after he traveled to Fairfax County to scam a victim out of $40,000 in Kings Park West. On September 13, officers took a walk-in report for a fraud case. The victim reported that he was defrauded out of $40,000 by an unknown man. An unknown
Read moreFairfax County, VA – Scammers are using increasingly sophisticated tactics to steal money and personal information, often by phone. With caller ID spoofing, AI-generated voices, and high-pressure tactics, it’s easier than ever to fall for a convincing scam. Our Financial Crimes Unit wants you to know what to look out for and how to protect yourself. Don’t Trust Caller ID
Read moreReston Police District—Detectives from our Financial Crimes Unit have arrested two men linked to fraudulently altering over $2,000 in gift cards. On December 11, around 5:21 p.m., officers were in the 12100 block of Sunset Hill Road in Reston as part of the Christmas Anti-Theft Team (CATT). A loss prevention officer alerted officers to a suspect who had committed fraud
Read moreFairfax County, VA – FCPD’s Financial Crimes Unit is working to ensure that community members never fall victim to scams of impersonators claiming to be law enforcement officers. The unit wants to educate the public on identifying and recognizing these scammers and how to report them. What is the Scam? This common financial scam involves a suspect contacting victims
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