Prince George's County Police Arrest Two for $700K FTC Impersonation Scam

Prince George's County police arrested Zheng Xie and Jianwei Wang for impersonating Federal Trade Commission agents in a scam that defrauded at least three victims of approximately $700,000. The scam involved contacting victims, warning them of fraudulent activity on their accounts, then instructing them to withdraw cash to 'secure' their money, which was handed over to imposters at their homes. The suspects were indicted on multiple charges including theft, theft scheme, and conspiracy to commit theft scheme. Authorities warn residents, particularly older adults, to avoid giving money or valuables to anyone posing as officials and to verify suspicious calls independently. The average age of victims is 69, highlighting a trend of targeting vulnerable community members. Prince George's County police urge anyone who believes they have been targeted by similar scams to come forward and report the incidents.