Maryland woman loses nearly $40,000 in scam, 4 arrested

Maryland authorities arrested three people from Alabama and one from Tennessee for scamming an elderly woman out of nearly $40,000 in a “pigeon drop” scheme. The suspects convinced the woman to withdraw money from her bank account to exchange it with a bag of money they claimed to have found. The woman called the police after realizing she was being scammed, leading to the arrest of the suspects who were targeting their next victim in a shopping center parking lot. The suspects, James Davis, Connie Williams, Mary Daniel, and Kenneth Gooden, are facing charges, and police believe there may be other victims. Authorities are urging anyone who thinks they have been scammed to come forward and to be cautious of giving money or financial information to strangers. The suspects, who are from Alabama and Tennessee, remained in custody, and it is unclear if they have obtained an attorney. It serves as a reminder to never trust strangers who promise financial gain and to report any suspicious activity to the authorities. The department warns that if something seems too good to be true, it usually is.

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