2 arrested in a fraud that costs Renault residents over $ 49,000, says the Sheriff’s Reno Gazette Journal

Mohjid Singh and Habri Harmal were arrested during a special operation on Wednesday at one count of each theft of $ 3,500 or more against an adult victim and the operation of a more adult or vulnerable person and two for conspiracy for the operation or isolation of more adult A vulnerable person.

Investigators say the scheme includes the suspects presenting Amazon fraud department and an employee of the Federal Commerce Committee. The sheriff’s service said suspects were pressing residents for additional payments after initial theft.

Authorities said they were also investigating similar cases of fraud in North Nevada.

How to Avoid Victim of Fraud in Nevada

The Washo County Sheriff has offered several tips to avoid loot for fraud.

• Law enforcement authorities will never call to require payment.
• If you ask for money or personal information by phone, close immediately.
• Check suspicious claims by contacting the courts or sheriff directly.
• Report fraud calls to local authorities.
• Law enforcement authorities and/or legal enterprises will never ask for money to be protected in cryptocurrency.