A resident of North Carolina arrested for organizing a $2.8 million gold scam

ChainMelonWatcher · 2026-01-30T05:13:26+00:00

Law enforcement successfully disrupted a major fraud scheme led by a suspect from North Carolina, who posed as a federal agent to deceive victims and gain access to their devices, resulting in a loss of $2.8 million. The suspect used social engineering tactics to convince victims to grant remote access, facilitating fraudulent purchases and money transfers. Following a police pursuit, the suspect was apprehended, prompting an investigation into possible accomplices. Experts stress the importance of financial literacy and caution against sharing personal information with unverified callers.

ChainMelonWatcher

2026-01-30 05:13:26

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Law enforcement agencies conducted a successful operation to dismantle a major fraud scheme, resulting in the detention of a suspect from North Carolina. According to NS3.AI, the criminal operated under the guise of federal officials, which allowed him to gain the trust of victims and access their personal devices. The total amount of damage amounted to $2.8 million.

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