Friday, February 13, 2026
Volume:
42
Issue:
3
Abstract:
On February 2, 2026, the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Baltimore Field Office, Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD), and Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office (MCCSAO) announced a collaborative partnership and joint investigation focusing on various fraud schemes linked to government impersonation and tech support scams targeting Maryland residents and hundreds of other victims around the country, originating from scam call center operations in India.