Atlanta Man Arrested for Alleged Fake College Recruiting Scam Targeting Georgia Athletes and Families
Police in metro Atlanta arrested 39-year-old Malcolm Walker, accusing him of running a fraudulent college recruiting scheme that defrauded Georgia athletes and former students of thousands of dollars. Walker faces theft by deception charges across three counties, with victims reporting losses related to promised recruitment services that were never delivered.
The investigation, which began after a fraud report from a youth coach in Gainesville, has revealed that Walker allegedly scammed numerous individuals across several states, prompting law enforcement to encourage other potential victims to come forward.
Metro Atlanta police arrested 39-year-old Malcolm Walker for allegedly running a fake college recruiting scam, defrauding Georgia athletes out of thousands. Victims, including Gainesville’s Phyllip Becoats, reported losing money for services that were never delivered. Authorities are urging others scammed by Walker to come forward as investigations continue across multiple states.
Source: ATL Newsroom