DSP Arrest Two for Courier Scam in Seaford

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Two New Yorkers have been arrested by Delaware State Police after a courier scam investigation in Seaford. Police were contacted by an 84 year old man who believed he was the victim of a scam.

Police say in the days prior, the victim encountered a pop-up that locked him out of his computer and instructed him to call a number for assistance. After calling the number he was instructed to withdraw a large amount of money and told to provide it to a courier who showed up at his residence the following morning.

While troopers were speaking with the victim – the scammers again contacted him to arrange another pickup of a large sum of money. With help from Detectives in the Financial Crimes and Special Investigations Units, the suspects – 51 year old Dongjun Zou and 47 year old Wulian Fan were identified – and arrested during traffic stop on Zou’s vehicle.

Dongjun Zou was taken to Troop 4 and charged with the offenses listed below:

• Person knowingly acquires, maintains an interest in, conceals, possesses, transfers, or transports the proceeds of criminal activity (Felony)
• Theft $1500 or Greater and Victim is 62 Years of Age or Older (Felony)
• Attempt to Commit Theft $1500 or Greater and Victim is 62 Years of Age or Older (Felony)
• Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)

Zou was arraigned by the Justice of the Peace Court 3, and released on an $18,000 unsecured bond.

Wulian Fan was taken to Troop 4 and charged with the offenses listed below:

• Attempt to Commit Theft $1500 or Greater and Victim is 62 Years of Age or Older (Felony)
• Conspiracy Second Degree (Felony)

Fan was arraigned by the Justice of the Peace Court 3, and released on a $5,000 unsecured bond.

Troopers advise the public to stay alert to scams. If you are contacted in an unusual manner, pressured to act quickly, threatened with arrest, or if something seems suspicious—pause, disengage, and check with a trusted source. Legitimate businesses and government agencies will never ask for payment methods such as gift cards, cryptocurrency, large cash amounts, or gold bars, whether via text message, mail to an unknown address, or a courier at your home.

To learn about some of the most common frauds and scams seen across the country, visit FBI.gov (Opens in a new window.). If you or someone you know has been a victim of a scam or fraud scheme, report it to ic3.gov (Opens in a new window.), the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center.