Detectives Investigate Poshmark Fraud Involving Triangulation Scheme
Montgomery County Police are investigating a scam related to the Poshmark social commerce marketplace and believe there may be additional victims.
Office of Consumer Protection Warns Against USPS Package Scams
The Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection is warning residents about an increase in package delivery scams involving fake text messages that appear to be from the United States Postal Service.
California Man Pleads Guilty in $1.1 Million Gold Bar Scam Case
A California man has pleaded guilty to theft charges for a gold bar scam targeting a Leisure World resident.
Top Election Official Warns of Maryland Voter Scams
Scammers posing as election workers are tricking Maryland voters with fake texts, raising concerns at the State Board of Elections.
Beware Fake Calls: Takoma Park Police Do Not Demand Payments
Takoma Park Police warn of an arrest warrant scam involving a caller claiming to be an officer and using the department’s actual phone number to demand payment from residents.
Takoma Park Police Highlight Top 3 Election Scams to Avoid
Takoma Park Police warn residents of three common election season scams as November approaches.
Police Nab 19-Year-Old in Silver Spring Gold Bar Scam
A Brooklyn, N.Y. teen is facing charges after targeting an 82-year-old Silver Spring woman in a gold bar scam. Police believe there may be additional victims.
Local Facebook Groups Report Increase in Event Ticket Scams
Local Facebook groups are warning concertgoers about a recent scam involving unusually low-priced event tickets due to the seller’s supposed “emergency.”
Takoma Park Residents Targeted by Phony Magazine Sales Scam
Police are warning residents of fake magazine sales by Optimum Reading Services in Takoma Park and surrounding areas.