Washington County Man Loses $5K In Scam Appearing To Be Amazon Order, Sheriff's Office Says
The Washington County Sheriff's Office is warning of a fake Amazon scam after a county resident lost $5,000.
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The Washington County Sheriff's Office is warning of a fake Amazon scam after a county resident lost $5,000.
A Baltimore County grand jury indicted two State correctional officers and a state fiscal technician with various charges after they allegedly altered timecard entries so the officers were getting paid for work they did not perform, prosecutors say.
Federal regulators say the company operators have defrauded consumers out of more than $137 million over the past three years.
A Baltimore man pleaded guilty Tuesday to the federal charges of conspiracy to steal mail, emergency benefits fraud and aggravated identity theft.
Federal prosecutors say a Maryland tax preparer was indicted on fraud charges after she used false or inflated itemized deductions and other means to increase her clients' refunds.
A Florida man has pleaded guilty to a charge that he defrauded more than two dozen elderly people out of nearly $1 million.
A California man was sentenced in Maryland to three years in federal prison for conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, in connection with a scheme to fraudulently obtain goods using what appeared to be a military e-mail address, according to court documents.
A mail carrier in Maryland and another man were indicted this week on numerous charges stemming from a scheme in which they allegedly stole credit cards and identities of people and businesses on the carrier's route and opened fake bank accounts in their names.
Three Maryland men presenting themselves as pastors targeted church members and other investors in a Ponzi scheme that defrauded victims out of more than $28 million, according to a federal indictment unsealed Friday.
A Randallstown woman pleaded guilty to one count of felony Medicaid Fraud for submitting claims that caused the Maryland Medical Assistance Program to reimburse her more than $18,000 for services she did not provide.
A Bowie man was sentenced Thursday to 18 months in federal prison for false use of a passport.
The former president and CEO of Cecil Bank pleaded guilty Friday to multiple federal charges stemming from a straw purchase of a home the bank had foreclosed on, the justice department said.
A dentist, his business partner and another man have been indicted in Maryland on charges they plotted to fraudulently obtain millions of dollars in Medicaid payments, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.
A Virginia man who worked as a financial advisor in Maryland pleaded guilty Monday to participating in a scheme to steal more than $6 million from investors.
A Laurel woman is facing federal charges for three separate alleged fraud schemes.
Two New Jersey men have been charged in Maryland with participating in a bank fraud scheme that led to more than $10 million in losses from hundreds of credit and debit card transactions, authorities said Monday.
The former CEO of a Maryland nonprofit was charged Tuesday with diverting grant money intended to help domestic violence victims to pay for personal expenses and a failing weight loss clinic that she owned.
Maryland is among the worst state for coronavirus-related fraud, according to a new study.
Former Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh was granted a 60-day extension for the date that she must report to prison.
Former Baltimore mayor Catherine Pugh will serve her time in an Alabama women's prison, according to court records.
Federal prosecutors say an Israeli woman should be ordered to pay $28 million in restitution to thousands of investors who were defrauded in a scheme she orchestrated.
City leaders are reacting to former Mayor Catherine Pugh's sentencing with disappointment toward her actions, but hope for the future of the city.
Pritchett would allegedly collect tenant payments in the form of money orders and change the payee field to her own name.
A defense attorney is seeking a three-year prison sentence for Eady, who pleaded guilty in November 2019 to conspiring to commit mail and wire fraud.
In a fire hall off Providence Road, volunteer firefighters prepared for their favorite house call of the year: escorting Santa's sleigh through neighborhoods in Baltimore County.
A Maryland resident was among 64 people across 22 U.S. states who got sick with Salmonella from raw oysters, according to the CDC.
As inflation remains high and some Marylanders grapple with the impacts of the recent government shutdown, many are changing the way they spend this holiday season.
A Maryland community pet pantry is asking for help after organizers said nearly all of their donated supplies were taken.
A new agreement made Howard County firefighters the first in the state to be allowed off-duty medical cannabis use, but those firefighters hope momentum builds statewide.
A new agreement made Howard County firefighters the first in the state to be allowed off-duty medical cannabis use.
Multiple storm systems will impact parts of Maryland through the holiday weekend into next week, bringing a chance for wet weather and a possible wintry mix.
No charges will be filed against the Baltimore police officers who shot and killed Bilal Abdullah Jr., last summer, the attorney general said.
A Maryland resident was among 64 people across 22 U.S. states who got sick with Salmonella from raw oysters, according to the CDC.
A Maryland community pet pantry is asking for help after organizers said nearly all of their donated supplies were taken.
The Ravens said they "clearly made an error" and won't appeal the ruling.
A Howard County Police officer responded to a call last weekend that really got his goat.
Chilly night ahead with some frost possible west of I-95. Warmer weather returns this weekend.
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
Drought conditions in Maryland have improved after several rounds of wet weather in May.
WJZ is learning about the week-long celebration of Kwanzaa and the history of the Sankofa Children’s Museum.
Wonder, a mealtime platform that lets customers order from multiple restaurants in a single order, has opened its first Baltimore-area location at Canton Crossing.
Mr. and Mrs. Claus join WJZ At 9 to celebrate the Christmas season.
Charm City Sings Director, Heidi Ackerman, joins us to share details about the choir's upcoming holiday performances.
The Winter Village activation invites guests to celebrate the winter season in style with unparalleled waterfront views and a rotating multi-course menu.
It's been a challenging season for the Ravens, but six members of the team have been named to the AFC roster for the Pro Bowl Games.
A former Howard County baseball star had his jersey retired after he was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The Baltimore Ravens' playoff hopes are on life support after their 28-24 loss to the New England Patriots.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is injured again.
The Patriots and Ravens find themselves in a primetime showdown on Sunday Night Football in Baltimore. Here is how to watch.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia — who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador in March — will remain free on supervised release until at least the end of the year.
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said the agency is pausing leases for five offshore wind farms "due to national security concerns."
A federal judge temporarily blocked a Trump administration policy that sought to require members of Congress to submit requests a week before visiting ICE detention facilities.
A federal judge in Maryland on Thursday ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia's immediate release from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
Nearly 200 families were expected to shop at the 10th annual Christmas Store, hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and The Foundry Church on Friday.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
After WJZ shed light on a rat infestation plaguing one Towson community, Baltimore County officials say they are now taking action.
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
Paramount Global and Skydance Media agreed to merge last year.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
There will be a chance for wet weather on Christmas Day in Maryland. A mix of wintry weather is possible Friday.
Maryland may see some wet weather on Christmas Day and a mix of wintry weather is possible Friday.
WJZ-TV's Marty Bass has your latest weather forecast.
Multiple storm systems will impact parts of Maryland through the holiday weekend into next week, bringing a chance for wet weather and a possible wintry mix.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Some firefighters would like to be able to use medical marijuana while off-duty in Maryland. WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas reports.
There will be a chance for wet weather on Christmas Day in Maryland. A mix of wintry weather is possible Friday.
Santa Claus took a trip to Baltimore County's Stoneleigh community as part of an annual Christmas tradition.
The Baltimore City Sheriff said its decoy package enticed five porch pirate suspects who have been charged with theft.