MIAMI – A South Florida woman has been arrested after attempting to cash a $32,000 check obtained through a phishing scam, authorities reported.
Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies took Jadyashua Marshall, 23, of West Palm Beach, into custody on Wednesday, charging her with grand theft, organized fraud, and attempting to cash a worthless check.
Phishing Scam Investigation Unfolds
According to investigators, the case began in October when a victim unknowingly transferred $32,004.46 to scammers in a phone-based phishing scheme. The stolen funds were deposited into Marshall’s Discover Bank account, which, according to deputies, had been involved in multiple fraud cases.
The bank later closed the account after receiving the stolen money, issuing a cashier’s check payable to Marshall and mailing it to her residence.
Failed Cashing Attempts & Bribery Attempt
Authorities said that on October 11, Marshall attempted to cash the check at a Check Cashing USA store in Miami Gardens. However, due to the ongoing investigation, the transaction was declined, and the check was seized.
Following this, Marshall contacted Discover Bank and falsely claimed the check had been lost, requesting a replacement.
Eighteen days later, she attempted to cash another check at a different Check Cashing USA location in Pembroke Pines. During the verification process, she allegedly tried to bribe the teller into completing the transaction, but the attempt was denied.
Arrest & Charges
On Wednesday, deputies arrested Marshall near Northwest 22nd Avenue and State Road 9 in Opa-locka. She was booked into the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center, with bond set at $8,500.
Marshall now faces felony charges, including:
Grand Theft
Organized Fraud
Attempting to Cash a Worthless Check
Authorities continue to investigate potential connections to other fraud cases linked to phishing schemes.
