Georgia man arrested for Marshall County theft
MARSHALL COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) — The Marshall County Sheriff's Office says a Georgia man was arrested and charged for a scam that happened in July 2024.
MCSO said on March 4, 28-year-old Marcus Cortez Brashear of Stone Mountain, Georgia was arrested and charged with first-degree theft of property by deception and impersonating a peace officer.
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According to authorities, on July 30, 2024, a resident of Marshall County received a phone call from Brashear who claimed to be a deputy with MCSO. Brashear told her that she failed to appear in federal court.
Brashear told her that if $5,000 wasn't paid, she could be arrested and would have to see the judge. The victim paid $3,500 to Brashear through the ZELLA banking app. Other options were Paypal and Apple Pay.
MCSO said attempts to pay the remaining balance were unsuccessful on the other apps and the victim was disconnected from the call.
The phone number Brashear used was spoofed to show MCSO on caller ID. When the victim called the sheriff's office, she learned the call was a scam.
Brashear is in the county jail under a $50,000 property bond and a $5,000 cash bond.
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