Sheriff Busts Scammer, Recovers $52,000 Stolen in Facebook Marketplace Fraud

Good morning, Demetria. Good morning. I am Sheriff Chitwood. I am the reason why you are here. Okay. I don’t understand. Okay. Well, this is Detective Hinson, and he’s the one who’s been tracking you down and what’s going on. We don’t like to have our residents become victims of fraud. I’m I’m a victim myself. Well, I’ll tell you what. We’re going to give you the opportunity to talk to the detective. Sure. And he’ll read you your rights and he’ll you explain to him everything that went on. Of course I will. Okay. Well, that’s great. We’re glad. Well, welcome to Florida. Okay. Okay. These gentlemen will take good care of you. Thank you. Okay. You could follow them. Okay.

Demetria defrauded an Orange City resident of $52,000 through a fake excavator sale on Facebook Marketplace. Using bank records and other investigative resources, Volusia Sheriff’s Office financial crimes detectives tracked the suspect down near Detroit.

Investigators have probable cause to believe Demetria played a major role in laundering money not only from this victim but possibly from others across the country.

The good news is that the victim’s money has been recovered and any day a scammer is behind bars is a good day.

Video Credit: Mike Chitwood

28 comments
  1. Demetria defrauded an Orange City resident of $52,000 through a fake excavator sale on Facebook Marketplace. Using bank records and other investigative resources, Volusia Sheriff’s Office financial crimes detectives tracked the suspect down near Detroit.

    Investigators have probable cause to believe Demetria played a major role in laundering money not only from this victim but possibly from others across the country.

    The good news is that the victim’s money has been recovered and any day a scammer is behind bars is a good day.

    Video Credit: Mike Chitwood

  2. That was a smooth straight to the point arrest. I love it get ummm sheriff this shit is not fare. Waking up one morning with no money in your bank because someone stole it is just wrong especially to our elderly. Good job🙌🏾🙌🏾

  3. I live on the other side of the planet, for me this was my happy news of today. Thank you for your service Shefiff 🙂

  4. Goodmorning Sheriff Chitwood, I really think you are wonderfull taking care of this kind of frauds. It is not only about the money, it is about the pain and sorrow of being cheated that causes heartache to the people, especially elderly. Thank you

  5. Just another piece of crap guess who it is ? The worst race in the country and the fats and statistics proof that .They don't know how to tell the truth .

  6. I'm not sure she's a scammer. I think she's been used to scam other people, so when tracked she would take the fall.

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