Fall River Massachusetts Larceny Under $1200 by Single Scheme Case Result
Charges
- Larceny Under $1200 by Single Scheme, in violation of M.G.L. c. 266, § 30 (1); and
- Conspiracy, in violation of M.G.L. c. 274, § 7.
Court Information
Fall River, Massachusetts
Bristol County
Fall River District Court
Case Overview
A woman claimed to be the victim of a financial fraud scam. She informed police she arrived at an AT&T Wireless store after purchasing a new phone to obtain some technical support. She asked one of the employees to assist her with setting up her Facebook account on the new phone. The employee informed her he was unable to assist her but provided her with a phone number to call for assistance. The woman called the number and spoke to an individual who advised her to purchase two separate sum Apple gift cards, and then to call a different phone number and provide the numbers on the purchased cards, which she did, and after doing so, the call was disconnected. The woman provided police with the receipts from the gift cards, and the phone numbers she called. Police identified the AT&T Wireless employee who provided the woman with the phone number to call for Facebook support. He admitted his actions but denied any wrongdoing or involvement with a scam. Notwithstanding, police filed an application for criminal complaint against him in Fall River District Court seeking charges for Larceny Under $1,200 by Single Scheme and Conspiracy. The employee received a summons to appear for a Clerk-Magistrate’s Hearing. Before his appearance, he retained Massachusetts Criminal Defense Lawyer, John L. Calcagni III, to represent him at the hearing. Following presentation of evidence and oral argument on the man’s behalf, Attorney Calcagni and his team persuaded the Clerk-Magistrate to deny the application for criminal complaint.
Case Result
Application for Criminal Complaint Denied.