Monroe County Sheriff’s Office investigating $48,000 Amazon scam theft

Deputies release suspect photos in Forsyth Amazon scam case

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a theft involving a computer scam representing Amazon Security that resulted in more than $48,000 being stolen from a victim.

The sheriff’s office shared photos on its Facebook page Friday of the suspect and a possible vehicle involved in the scam. Deputies say the photos were taken around 7 p.m. on July 18 on Harold G. Clarke Parkway.

Deputies did not provide exact details of the scam.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office at (478) 994-7010 or Investigator Marc Mansfield at (478) 994-7043 ext 209. Tips can also be submitted through Facebook, Instagram or the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office App, where you can remain anonymous.