US Edition
Missoula Elderly Victim Loses Nearly $1 Million in Amazon Scam
- Zabi Ullah Mohammed, 29, appeared in federal court on May 14, 2025, charged with Amazon scam-related crimes in Missoula, Montana.
- The charges stem from an April 2025 complaint alleging Mohammed and others impersonated Amazon representatives to defraud an elderly victim.
- The accused called the victim, falsely claimed identity theft, transferred her to supposed authorities, and made repeated cash and gold pickups.
- Law enforcement recovered about $68,987 in cash, airline tickets, and car rental documents from Mohammed's vehicle during the investigation.
- If proven guilty, Mohammed faces up to 20 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and at least three years supervised release, while presumed innocent.
37 Articles
37 Articles
Woman tricked out of $1 million in Amazon scam helps set up ‘ruse,’ feds say
A 29-year-old man was arrested in connection with a scam that cost a Montana woman nearly $1 million, federal prosecutors said. Zabi Ullah Mohammed, who lives in New Jersey, made an initial court appearance on charges of wire fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud and impersonating a federal agent, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Montana said in a May 15 news release. McClatchy ...
Missoula elderly victim loses nearly $1 million in Amazon scam
A 29-year-old man originally from India appeared in federal court in Missoula on Wednesday on charges related to an elaborate Amazon scam that cost an elderly Missoula resident nearly $1 million.Zabi Ullah Mohammed faces charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, and impersonating a federal agent, according to U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme.Prosecutors allege Mohammed and his accomplices called the victim while posing as Amazon representat…
India-based Amazon scam leads to almost a $1 million dollar loss for elderly victim in Missoula
The following is a press release from the U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Montana:MISSOULA, Mont. – A man originally from India accused of stealing almost $1 million from the elderly appeared in federal court on charges on Wednesday, May 14,…
India-based Amazon Scam Leads To Almost $1 Million Loss - Northern Plains Independent
A man originally from India accused of stealing almost $1 million from the elderly appeared in federal court on charges on Wednesday, May 14, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme said. Zabi Ullah Mohammed, 29, had an initial appearance on a complaint charging him with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, and impersonating a federal agent. If convicted, Mohammed faces a maximum of 20 years of imprisonment,
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 59% of the sources are Center
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage
