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U.S. Marshals, FBI warn public of imposter scam involving cryptocurrency payment demands

WASHINGTON, DC—The U.S. Marshals Service and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are alerting the public of several nationwide imposter scams involving individuals claiming to be U.S. marshals, court officers, or other law enforcement officials. They are urging people to report the calls their local FBI office and file a consumer complaint with the Federal Trade Commission, which has the ability …


Crime, Police/Fire

Former bank employee convicted after fraudulently opening bank accounts in Maryland

GREENBELT, MD—A Maryland man has been convicted on fraud charges after fraudulent opening bank accounts. A federal jury has convicted Diape Seck, 29, of Rockville, for his role in a bank fraud scheme in which he and his co-conspirators obtained or attempted to obtain almost $2 million by fraud, including by stealing checks from the mail of churches and religious …


Freedom Federal Credit Union announces new philanthropic foundation

BEL AIR, MD—Freedom Federal Credit Union has announced that it has established The Freedom to Help Foundation to further its commitment to community support and to give back to the people, the organizations, and the communities it serves within Baltimore and Harford Counties. Going forward, all community outreach and financial support will now flow through the Foundation. The Freedom to …

Baltimore County, Harford County defendants facing charges in alleged scheme involving over $4 million in fraudulent bank transactions

BALTIMORE, MD—A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging four defendants with conspiracy to commit bank fraud and aggravated identity theft. Charged in the indictment are: Raissa Kaossele, 22, of Baltimore; Damilola Ojo, 29, of Pikesville; Victor Ojo, 28, of Edgewood; Jamelia Thompson, 29, of Pikesville. The indictment was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland …

Attorney General Frosh joins multistate coalition calling on consumer banks to eliminate overdraft fees

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh this week joined a multistate coalition of attorneys general in calling on the CEOs of JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, U.S. Bank, and Wells Fargo to eliminate all overdraft fees on consumer bank accounts. In a letter to the financial institutions, Attorney General Frosh urged each bank to eliminate overdraft fees by this …

Freedom Federal Credit Union opens new branch in Perry Hall

PERRY HALL, MD—Freedom Federal Credit Union opened a new, full-service branch in the Perry Hall area on Saturday, August 21st. The Credit Union marked the occasion with a community-wide grand opening celebration. The event was held at its new location, 5000 Honeygo Center Drive in the Honeygo Village Center, and featured music, food, games, and giveaways. This is the Credit …

Freedom Federal Credit Union to hold grand opening event in Honeygo Village Center in August

PERRY HALL, MD—Freedom Federal Credit Union will be opening a new full-service branch in the Perry Hall/White Marsh area next month. A community-wide grand opening celebration will be held on Saturday, August 21st. This is FFCU’s first branch in Baltimore County, and sixth branch within northeastern Maryland. The new branch will be located at 5000 Honeygo Center Drive in the …

Freedom Federal Credit Union to open new branch in Perry Hall

UPDATE: A grand opening date has been announced. Original story below… —— PERRY HALL, MD—Freedom Federal Credit Union has announced plans to open a new full-service branch in the Perry Hall/White Marsh area. This is the Credit Union’s first branch in Baltimore County, and sixth branch within Northeastern Maryland. The new branch will be located at 5000 Honeygo Center Drive …