Fairfax County, VA— Investigators from our Financial Crimes Online Reporting (FiCOR) unit continue to identify local and national scams. Investigators want community members to be aware of sextortion scams that have been reported throughout the county. What are Sextortion Scams? These scams involve sending threatening messages, claiming to have gained access to your computer or devices and accusing you of
Read moreFairfax County, VA – FCPD’s Financial Crimes Unit is working to ensure community members have the knowledge to avoid employment scammers looking to take advantage of job seekers. What is an Employment Scam? Employment scammers post advertisements for fake jobs on common career sites including Indeed, Monster, Careerbuilder, social media platforms, and through emails. These fraudulent postings often appear legitimate
Read moreFairfax County, VA- Scammers will go to any length to intimidate, trick, or deceive victims. The scams vary in their scenario, but one aspect remains the same: the false sense of urgency they try to convey to the victims. One common scam is the law enforcement scam. Law Enforcement Impersonation Scams In the law enforcement scam, victims are contacted by
Read moreDetectives 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,
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