Arlington police are warning the public about a group selling fake gold jewelry and swindling people out of their money.

Le Thi Thai, chairwoman of jewelry firm Coco Lee Diamond, sold fake gold bars to customers, the Hanoi police said Friday.

These scammers look legitimate and trustworthy which makes it important to be vigilant. If a stranger is asking for money in exchange of jewelry, or other goods, please be mindful of the current scam ...

Arlington police believe organized crime groups are responsible for reports of scam operations in recent weeks, involving fake gold sales, staged emergencies and deceptive panhandling.