Texas Man Extradited and Arraigned for $50,000 FDIC Impersonation Scam Targeting Barnstable Resident

BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS – A 22-year-old man from Missouri City, Texas, has been extradited to Massachusetts and arraigned on charges related to a sophisticated phone scam that defrauded a local resident of nearly $50,000, according to the Barnstable Police Department. Deterrjon Johnson was arraigned in Barnstable District Court on Monday, December 22, 2025, facing charges of Larceny Over $1,200 by False Pretense and Receiving Stolen Property Over $1,200. The incident stems from an August 2025 scam in which the victim received a phone call from an individual falsely claiming to be a representative of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). During the call, the scammer informed the resident that their bank account had been compromised and urged them to transfer their funds to a purportedly “safe and secure” account to protect the money. The perpetrator remained on the line with the victim, guiding them through withdrawing cash from multiple locations and depositing it into the designated account, resulting in a loss of just under $50,000. Upon reporting the scam to the Barnstable Police Department, an investigation was launched by Detective Erik McNeice, with assistance from Officer David Downs. The probe involved executing several search warrants, which led to the identification of Johnson as the creator of the fraudulent account under the name “D. Johnson Global LLC.” Investigators determined that Johnson, the sole individual listed on the account, had made several large cash withdrawals of the stolen funds. Although the entirety of the victim’s money had been removed from the account by the time of the investigation, authorities gathered substantial evidence linking Johnson directly to the account’s creation and the subsequent withdrawals. In collaboration with the Cape & Islands District Attorney’s Office and the attached State Police Detective Unit, a warrant was issued by Barnstable District Court. Johnson was arrested in Texas and extradited to Massachusetts for arraignment. He was ordered held on $2,500 bail. The Barnstable Police Department emphasized the importance of vigilance against such scams. If you or a loved one falls victim to a scam, immediately cease all contact with the scammer, notify your bank, and report the incident to your local police department. Prompt reporting increases the likelihood of recovering lost funds through partnerships with the financial industry. Police advise: If a scammer calls, hang up immediately. If they email, delete the message. Report the scam as soon as possible to authorities. HN Reminder: The defendant is presumed to be innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.