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Suffolk County Police today arrested a Rocky Point man for scamming investors out of more than $60,000 between December, 2018 and March, 2019.
 
After an investigation, Seventh Squad detectives arrested Matthew Gallagher at approximately 5 p.m. for collecting money from three victims and telling them they were investing in a legal marijuana farm in California. Victims were promised a high return on their investment in the farm, which detectives have determined does not exist.
 
Gallagher, 36, was charged with Scheming to Defraud 1^st Degree, three counts of Grand Larceny 3^rd Degree and Identity Theft 1^st Degree.
 
The investigation is continuing. Anyone who has additional information or believes they have been a victim is asked to call Seventh Squad detectives at 631-852-8752 or call Crime Stoppers at 800-220-TIPS. All calls will be kept confidential.
 
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