Friendswood PD Busts Gold Scam Ring
Key Questions
What was the gold scam in Friendswood about?
Friendswood Police busted a gold investment fraud targeting elderly locals, scamming an 81-year-old victim out of $2.8 million. They recovered $766,000 for the victim and made 6 arrests.
How much money was recovered from the scam?
Police recovered $766,000 for the 81-year-old victim. The total fraud amounted to $2.8 million.
What warnings are issued for Friendswood residents (ZIP 77546)?
The bust reinforces scam vigilance and public safety warnings for 77546 residents. Related concerns include Clear Lake Police warnings about mailbox tampering, which could facilitate scams.
Police recovered $766K for 81yo victim in $2.8M gold investment fraud targeting elderly locals; 6 arrests made. Reinforces scam vigilance and public safety warnings for 77546 residents.
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Updated Apr 29, 2026