Augusta Woman Arrested in Phone Scam Targeting Richmond County Residents

Augusta woman arrested in phone scam targeting Richmond County residents

A 31-year-old Augusta woman has been arrested after investigators say she took part in a phone scam where callers pretended to be law enforcement officers, court workers, and bail bond company representatives. What’s Happening: The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office opened an investigation on January 17, after a Richmond County resident got a call from someone […] The post Augusta woman arrested in phone scam targeting Richmond County residents ap…

Augusta Woman Charged in Fake Bond Scam Targeting Families - The Central Georgian

AUGUSTA, Georgia – A Georgia woman has been arrested in connection with a scam in which suspects allegedly posed as law enforcement and court officials to steal money from victims. The investigation began on January 17, 2026, after authorities received reports of individuals falsely claiming to be affiliated with law enforcement agencies, court personnel, and bonding companies. In one case, a Richmond County resident was contacted by a caller cl…