Scammer arrested in Jefferson County on multiple felonies

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Contributor On Monday, October 6, 2025, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) Investigative Division was contacted by the Georgia Bureau of Investigations (GBI) regarding an ongoing fraud investigation. According to the GBI, an 81-year-old Georgia resident had fallen victim to a phone scam. Investigators said the victim was first contacted by phone in July 2025 by a subject posing as a special agent named “Andrew” with the Federal Trade Commissio