An old scam has come back to Prince George’s County parking lots recently, with the recent arrest of four people that police said scammed a woman out of well over $30,000 in cash last week. https://t.co/HU2bshBIMU
Four people are accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars from a woman in what Prince George's County Police described as a "pigeon drop" scheme. https://t.co/WlHoDNvDqc
Black money scammer arrested at Dulles airport, Customs confiscates $28,500 in fake money https://t.co/Tvq5CRna45
Four individuals have been arrested in Maryland for allegedly scamming an elderly woman out of nearly $40,000 in a scheme known as a 'pigeon drop.' The suspects have been charged with theft, following an investigation by Prince George's County Police. The scam reportedly involved the suspects convincing the victim to part with her money under false pretenses. Authorities noted that this type of scam has resurfaced in the area, with incidents occurring in parking lots. Additionally, a related arrest was made at Dulles Airport, where customs officials confiscated $28,500 in counterfeit money from a suspect linked to similar fraudulent activities.