Atlanta Woman Arrested for Impersonating Law Enforcement in $79,000 Fraud Scheme

Scam orchestrated by Georgia prison inmates targeting local woman

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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D'Zyre Youngblood, a 28-year-old Atlanta resident, was arrested for allegedly posing as a Volusia County Sheriff's captain in a fraud scheme that defrauded a local woman of $79,000. The scam was run by inmates in the Georgia prison system, with Youngblood's help on the outside. The Volusia County Sheriff's Office's Financial Crimes Unit tracked the stolen funds through Bitcoin wallet transfers, leading to charges of grand theft and organized scheme to defraud against Youngblood.

Why it matters

This case highlights the growing threat of fraud schemes that exploit fear and intimidation, with scammers increasingly posing as law enforcement to target vulnerable victims. It also underscores the need for vigilance against such scams, as well as the importance of financial institutions and law enforcement working together to track and apprehend those responsible.

The details

According to officials, Youngblood impersonated a "Captain Dietrich" with the Volusia County Sheriff's Office to carry out the fraud scheme. The scam was orchestrated by inmates in the Georgia prison system, who contacted the local woman and threatened to send her to jail unless she paid a fine. Youngblood then allegedly helped facilitate the transfer of the $79,000 stolen from the victim through Bitcoin wallet transfers. The Volusia County Sheriff's Office's Financial Crimes Unit was able to trace the stolen funds, leading to Youngblood's arrest on charges of grand theft and organized scheme to defraud.

  • On March 5, 2026, D'Zyre Youngblood was arrested for her alleged role in the fraud scheme.

The players

D'Zyre Youngblood

A 28-year-old Atlanta resident who is accused of impersonating a Volusia County Sheriff's captain in a fraud scheme that defrauded a local woman of $79,000.

Volusia County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that investigated the fraud scheme and arrested Youngblood.

Georgia prison inmates

Inmates in the Georgia prison system who orchestrated the fraud scheme and enlisted Youngblood's help on the outside.

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What they’re saying

“These fraudsters are capitalizing on fear and intimidation because nobody wants to be the victim of a crime or the subject of a law enforcement investigation.”

— Peter Ellis, FBI Atlanta Acting Special Agent in Charge (FBI)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow D'Zyre Youngblood to be released on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the growing threat of fraud schemes that exploit fear and intimidation, with scammers increasingly posing as law enforcement to target vulnerable victims. It underscores the need for the public to be vigilant against such scams and for law enforcement and financial institutions to work together to track and apprehend those responsible.