WASHINGTON — A Florida man has been arrested in Queen Anne’s County for allegedly scamming an older woman out of $20,000 through a tech support scam.
Charles Horlesen was taken into custody on Wednesday after authorities say he convinced the victim she had been issued an excessive refund related to her Norton antivirus subscription.
According to police, Horlesen instructed the woman to withdraw $20,000 from her bank account and hand the cash over to him. The victim complied, resulting in a significant financial loss.
Within two days, law enforcement identified Horlesen as the suspect and arrested him. He faces charges including theft, conspiracy to commit theft, and obtaining property from a vulnerable adult.
Horlesen has since been released on bond as the investigation continues.
