financial crimes

December 1, 2020 | Toluwa Famuyide

Police Investigating Multiple Scams Targeting Grandparents

Montgomery County police are investigating reports of recent fraudulent activity where residents are falling victim to the “Grandparent Scam.” According to a press release, the scammers have collected almost $50 thousand from the victims within the last three weeks. The scam involves a suspect that poses as the resident’s family member and tells them that […]

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October 25, 2017 | Staff Writer

Police Charge Man in Connection With Theft from Autistic Friend

Remember the guy who stole from his autistic friend? Montgomery County police said Wednesday that Financial Crimes detectives have charged Kim Dashawn Prophet, 24, of an unconfirmed address, with fraud charges relating to the case. In early October, police released surveillance photos and video of the friend at a bank. Detectives received about a dozen […]

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