Coral Springs Man Accused of Scamming Florida Keys Couple Out of $72,000 in Cash and Jewelry

July 30, 2026 • By Ryan Yousefi
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Marqus Devon Braddy {BSO}

A Coral Springs man is accused of scamming a Florida Keys couple out of $72,000 in cash and jewelry through a fake bank investigator scheme and now faces charges in Florida and Maryland.

According to a Broward County Sheriff’s Office arrest report, Marqus Devon Braddy, 20, was arrested on July 15 following a Monroe County Sheriff’s Office investigation linking him to the fraud. 

According to authorities, Braddy is charged with grand theft and fraud-related offenses in Monroe County. He is also facing separate Broward County charges of possession of fentanyl and carrying a concealed firearm without a permit after his arrest during a traffic stop. 

Authorities said he is also expected to face charges in Maryland related to a similar case.

According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, the scam began in April, when Braddy allegedly contacted a Big Pine Key man, posing as an investigator for a major national bank.

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Investigators said Braddy falsely claimed the victim’s bank account had been compromised by fraudulent activity and instructed him to withdraw a large amount of cash. The victim was then directed to place the money into a rideshare vehicle, believing it was part of the bank’s investigation.

A few days later, detectives said Braddy used the same scheme on the victim’s wife, convincing her to place another large amount of cash along with valuable jewelry into a different rideshare vehicle.

By the time the couple realized they had been scammed, they had lost approximately $42,000 in cash and $30,000 in jewelry before reporting the crime to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.

Detectives coordinated with the rideshare company and the Maryland Department of State Police, which was already investigating a similar fraud involving Braddy.

According to Broward Sheriff’s Office records, Braddy was taken into custody during a July 15 traffic stop in Pompano Beach. Deputies reported finding fentanyl pills and two loaded firearms inside the vehicle, leading to additional charges. 

Braddy remains in custody as he awaits extradition to Monroe County, where he is expected to face theft and fraud charges stemming from the alleged scam.

Detectives have indicated additional charges in Maryland are likely as that investigation continues.

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Ryan Yousefi

Ryan Yousefi
Ryan Yousefi has lived in Coral Springs for over 30 years. He has worked as a writer for multiple outlets over the years, including the Miami New Times where he has covered sports and culture since 2013. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree and a Master’s Degree in Business Healthcare Management from Western Governors University.

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