KILLEEN, Texas (KXII) – A 47-year-old Killeen man, Bryan Brundidge, has been arrested by the Grayson County Sheriff’s Office following an investigation into a multi-layered fraud scheme that targeted elderly victims across Texas, stealing nearly $200,000.
According to authorities, Brundidge is suspected of involvement in at least seven fraud cases, preying on victims aged 65 to 91. The scam involved impersonating trusted companies, creating fake financial emergencies, and dispatching accomplices to collect cash directly from victims’ homes.
“This wasn’t just a scam from overseas—it was happening here in our backyard,” said Lieutenant Jeremy Cox of the Grayson County Sheriff’s Office.
How the Scam Worked:
Victims received phony emails, often impersonating companies like PayPal, alleging urgent financial errors.
Brundidge and his associates used encrypted apps like WhatsApp to plan and conceal their activities.
Victims were pressured to pay via PayPal, other money apps, or even in-person cash pickups by the scammers.
Some were manipulated into believing they owed large sums and were told to withdraw cash and hand it over to fake company representatives.
Authorities believe Brundidge was not acting alone, and investigators suspect more victims may exist, particularly in Grayson County.
“If you think you or a loved one may have been scammed, please contact us immediately,” Cox urged.
Tips to Protect Yourself:
Don’t trust unsolicited calls or emails asking for money or sensitive info.
Never allow remote access to your computer or device unless you initiated the support.
Legitimate companies will never send someone to your home to collect money.
Always verify using official websites or contact numbers—not numbers in the suspicious message.
Report scams to local authorities right away.