The FBI Baltimore Field Office, local police and the county prosecutor announced results of a joint probe into multifaceted fraud schemes including government‑impersonation and tech‑support scams that affected hundreds of victims. The agencies warned Maryland residents about ongoing operations, cited IC3 aggregate loss data, and urged victims to report incidents to federal complaint channels.

A coordinated announcement from the FBI’s Baltimore Field Office, local law enforcement and the county prosecutor publicized the results of a joint investigation into sprawling fraud operations that used government impersonation and fraudulent tech‑support narratives to defraud victims. The multiagency probe identified networks that phoned or messaged targets claiming to be IRS, Social Security, or local law enforcement, or posed as tech support offering to fix fabricated computer issues; victims were coerced into paying through wire transfers, gift cards, or cryptocurrency. Investigators reported that hundreds of victims nationwide were affected and highlighted the substantial aggregate losses reflected in FBI IC3 data. The release described investigative techniques used to attribute calls and financial flows, and emphasized partnerships with financial institutions and payment platforms to interrupt payment channels. Authorities issued practical warnings for Maryland residents, urging authentication of official communications, skepticism toward remote access offers, and prompt reporting to federal complaint portals to facilitate further enforcement. The announcement also signaled continued multiagency enforcement activity and public outreach to reduce vulnerability to evolving social engineering tactics.