PAULDING COUNTY, Ga. — A woman is accused of helping con an elderly victim out of more than $60,000.
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On Oct. 7, Paulding County deputies responded after a 911 caller reported concerns that his mother-in-law was being scammed.
Deputies quickly confirmed the suspected scam and contacted detectives, who learned the suspects were expecting to collect a cash drop from the victim.
Investigators coordinated a response and moved into the area where the cash drop was scheduled to take place. They worked to identify and arrest the person expected to collect the money.
During the investigation, detectives discovered that the victim had lost more than $60,000 through several methods, including gift cards, fraudulent wire transfers, cash and bitcoin.
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The victim believed the people collecting her money were federal authorities with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), according to investigators.
Zishan Zeng, 58, of Duluth, was arrested and is being held without bond. She also faces charges in Douglas County.
Zeng is charged with two counts of elder exploitation and two counts of theft by deception.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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