Raleigh, North Carolina – Two people have been charged following a months-long investigation into a mail theft and fraud scheme in Wake County.
The Wake County Sheriff’s Office announced that deputies have arrested and charged two individuals in connection with a series of alleged check fraud incidents reported in northern Wake County and involving multiple victims.
According to the sheriff’s office, the investigation began on September 10, 2025, when deputies responded to a fraud report at a home in northern Wake County. The victim reported that two checks placed in outgoing mail were altered and later deposited into an unknown bank account. A second report was received on November 9, 2025, after another victim discovered that funds from a mailed check had been diverted into an unknown account.
The case expanded on December 19, 2025, when investigators with the Pitt County Sheriff’s Office contacted Wake County deputies after locating checks containing the personal information of a Wake County resident during the execution of a search warrant.
Following the investigation, deputies arrested Geniya Dickens, 23, and Tahagi Brown, 21. Investigators later identified two additional victims during follow-up inquiries.
Dickens has been charged with 12 counts of felony larceny of chose in action, two counts of forgery of instrument, two counts of uttering a forged instrument, one count of attempted obtaining property by false pretenses, and one count of felony conspiracy. Brown has been charged with one count of felony conspiracy.
Sheriff Willie Rowe said the five-month investigation highlights the department’s commitment to addressing financial crimes, which can have lasting financial and emotional impacts on victims. Officials encourage residents to report suspicious activity as soon as possible.
The Wake County Sheriff’s Office stated the investigation remains ongoing, and no additional information has been released at this time.
This case may be particularly relevant to residents who regularly use mail for financial transactions.
