GLENMONT, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Bethlehem Police reported the arrest of two Albany men after a scam investigation. Bailey Martinez, 24, and Deamonte Brown, 25, both face multiple charges.
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Martinez and Brown are accused of trying to con a Glenmont resident by impersonating Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) investigators. The two allegedly told the victim during a phone call that their bank account had been compromised, and that a representative of the FDIC would be coming to the victim’s home in a white vehicle at a set time to collect their debit card.
Police stated that Martinez and Brown were seen arriving to the victim’s residence in a white Nissan SUV around 5:30 p.m. on October 28, resulting in officers taking them into custody at the scene. The two were both charged with fourth-degree attempted grand larceny and sixth-degree conspiracy.
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Martinez and Brown were released under Albany County Probation’s supervision after being arraigned at the Town of Bethlehem Court. Both are expected to return to court on November 18. Anyone who believes they may have been a victim of a similar scam is asked to contact the Bethlehem Police Department by calling (518)439-9973.
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