WASHINGTON (DC News Now) -- Two people from California are facing fraud charges after they were accused of stealing more than half a million dollars from a D.C. woman during a gold bar and coin scheme.

It all began in June, when the victim contacted the Metropolitan Police Department's Financial Crimes Unit, claiming that she was the victim of an ongoing financial scheme, according to police.

During the months-long investigation, detectives learned that in February, the victim's computer crashed and a pop-up message appeared. The message advised the woman to call a customer service number.

However, when she called, she was connected to the alleged schemers.

According to D.C. police, between February and June of 2025, two people from California convinced the woman to wire multiple trans

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