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Suspect Arrested for Internet Fraud
On Friday, September 26th at
approximately 8:30 am, Cobb
County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested an individual who had been under
investigation for the past three months regarding internet fraud. James Raymond 40 years of age, of Douglasville, Georgia was
taken into custody without incident and has been charged with two counts of
Theft By Deception.
According to Sheriff Neil Warren,
Investigators have received over 400 complaints from people all over the United
States who said they believed they
were victims of a scam. Working with
the Georgia Bureau
of Investigation and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, the initial
investigation reveals that Mr. Raymond had defrauded victims of approximately
$1 million dollars. The case is still
an active and an ongoing investigation.
Mr. Raymond is currently in custody at the Cobb County Jail on a $2
million dollar cash bond.
Warren stated. “My advice to the citizens of Cobb County is that
if you are selling anything over the internet and receive a check greater
than the asking price, be cautious.
Never wire funds to compensate for overpayment. During these difficult economic times,
unfortunately crimes of this nature may be more prevalent. I caution you to take the extra effort to
verify that anyone you are conducting business with is legitimate. However,
if you believe that you may be a victim of this or any other type of
fraudulent action, please contact the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office Fraud Unit
at 770-499-4752.
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