Financial scams a growing crime in Georgetown, but difficult to solve

To fight the growing number of financial scams reported in Georgetown, GPD Detective Charles Dale said the best defense is to recognize when someone is trying to con you out of money. Mr. Dale said reports of scams have increased as Georgetown grows and that several are reported to him a week.  “Many of these cases are unsolvable at the local level. It’s just sad,” he said. The crimes are…