Palm Coast, FL — August 23, 2025
The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) has arrested a Palm Coast man in connection with an arrest warrant scam — a deceptive scheme in which scammers impersonate law enforcement officers to extort money from unsuspecting victims.
On August 18, FCSO received a report from a resident who suspected he was being targeted by a scam. The victim told deputies he had received a call from an unknown male claiming to be with FCSO, informing him that he had a warrant for his arrest and needed to pay $5,000 to avoid jail.
Detectives quickly stepped in to assist the victim with further communications. The scammer initially directed the victim to pay via Bitcoin at a cryptocurrency kiosk — a request the victim refused. The scammer then instructed him to place an envelope of cash inside a mailbox on Wellhaven Lane in Palm Coast.
Detectives placed an empty envelope in the designated mailbox and monitored the location. Shortly afterward, a man — later identified as Tory Harvey, 24, of Palm Coast — approached the mailbox, retrieved the envelope, and fled the scene.
Following a heated phone exchange between the scammer and the victim, Harvey returned to the mailbox to retrieve what he believed was a cash-filled envelope. At that moment, detectives moved in and arrested him.
Investigators determined that Harvey was involved in the scam and had communicated with a co-conspirator, though he was not the individual directing the victim over the phone. Cellphone records confirmed Harvey had not contacted the victim directly.
Harvey was charged with organized scheme to defraud and unlawful use of a two-way communications device. He was booked into the Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility and later released on a $5,000 bond.
> “It’s not often we catch scammers in the act,” said Sheriff Rick Staly. “Thanks to the victim’s quick thinking and our detectives’ swift response, we were able to stop this scam before any money was lost.”
Sheriff Staly emphasized that no legitimate law enforcement agency will ever call asking for money, cryptocurrency, or personal information to clear a warrant or avoid arrest.
> “If someone actually has a warrant, we don’t call and ask for Bitcoin or gift cards — we show up and take them to jail,” he said. “If you get a call like this, hang up and report it.”
The investigation remains active as detectives work to identify additional suspects.
Residents who suspect a scam can report it by calling FCSO’s non-emergency line at 386-313-4911.
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β οΈ Disclaimer:
This article is based on official statements and public records provided by the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office. It is intended for informational and public awareness purposes only. Details of the investigation are subject to change as new information emerges. This report does not imply guilt beyond the charges filed and should not be construed as legal judgment. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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