An investigation that the Fort Worth Police Department said began as a stolen vehicle parts case has now expanded, as an elderly woman shares her story with CBS News Texas.
The department shared on Thursday that it was asking for help identifying potential victims of financial exploitation tied to 24-year-old Cartaveion Demarcus Holmon, also known by the nickname “Tank”. Fort Worth Police believe Holmon may have used deceptive sales practices related to residential solar panel services and vehicle transactions, including allegedly placing cars in victims’ names without their full knowledge or consent.
“I thought he was helping me”
The woman CBS News Texas spoke to wished to only be identified as Kathy. She agreed to discuss her near financial ruin in exchange for not using her last name.
“Altogether, they took me from, including the house, I’d say they took me over for like $150,000,” Kathy said…