Hundreds of victims throughout Hampton Roads have lost millions for simply trying to help a stranger by letting them use their phone. It’s all part of a cell phone scam targeting Navy Federal customers.
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Victims warn community after losing thousands in seconds
Over the past year, the WTKR Investigative Team has spoken with multiple people who say they’ve fallen victim to the scam. Now, federal prosecutors have announced the arrest of 10 suspects involved in a ring to target Navy Federal customers in cities throughout the region.
Recent case involves 30+ victims, prosecutors say
A federal indictment states the following suspects are facing wire fraud, bank fraud and conspiracy to launder money charges: Rodney Thornton of Norfolk, Steven Carter Jones III of Norfolk, Jamaica Sumner of Norfolk, Troy Lee Davis III of Virginia Beach, Laterrance Park Jr. of Virginia Beach, Jordan Pugh of Norfolk, Lois Irene Staton of Norfolk, Joy Davis of Norfolk, Persia Brown of Virginia Beach and Andrea Holley of Norfolk.
Officials say throughout Hampton Roads, there have been 500 victim reports about a “parking lot scam” with a loss of over $2 million…