Virginia man who exploited women with good credit scores to steal millions now faces decades in prison
Virginia Beach, Virginia – A 41-year-old Virginia Beach man has been sentenced to 45 years in federal prison for orchestrating a wide-ranging fraud scheme that targeted romantic partners, financial institutions, and even strangers. Dion Lamont Camp’s actions inflicted serious financial and emotional damage on multiple victims over the course of several years.
Fraud Fueled by Deception and Abuse
According to court records and evidence presented at trial, Camp specifically sought out women with stable jobs and strong credit histories—often targeting enlisted U.S. Navy service members. He manipulated these women into romantic relationships and then exploited their trust to apply for loans and credit cards using their personal information. His scheme spanned from 2020 to 2022 and involved at least six fraudulent loans issued by a national credit union for luxury vehicles that were either never purchased or financed multiple times using both dealership and credit union funds.
The court also heard that Camp employed a disturbing pattern of control and abuse to maintain influence over his victims. Testimony showed that he used coercion, including repeated sexual, physical, and psychological abuse, to maintain dominance over the women and secure their cooperation. The money he stole was used to purchase luxury goods, despite the fact that he owed more than $100,000 in unpaid child support for his 22 children.
His fraudulent behavior extended well beyond his romantic relationships. Camp opened an American Express account in one victim’s name without her consent and used the Social Security number of another person—whom he had never even met—to secure supplemental credit cards tied to other accounts. In one instance, he applied for a property rental in Virginia Beach using falsified documents, including a fake credit report with an inflated score and fraudulent IRS tax filings that claimed his company, Camp Investments LLC, made hundreds of thousands of dollars annually.
Conviction and Sentencing
On March 21, 2025, a federal jury convicted Camp on 19 counts including bank fraud, wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and falsely representing a Social Security number. His actions resulted in financial losses exceeding $1.7 million.
“Dion Camp’s fraudulent scheme inflicted lasting harm on victims who entrusted him with their financial futures,” said U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan. “Victims of identity theft often spend years rebuilding their credit and restoring their financial stability. This sentence demonstrates the seriousness of these crimes and sends a clear message that financial exploitation carries substantial and lasting consequences.”
Dominique Evans, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Norfolk Field Office, echoed this sentiment. “Dion Camp preyed on women who were seeking connection and companionship, exploiting their trust to steal their identities and cause lasting financial and emotional harm,” Evans said. “Today’s sentence reflects the seriousness of these crimes and affirms that those who abuse trust for personal gain will be held accountable.”
The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Rebecca Gantt. Camp’s sentencing brings a close to a case that not only involved complex fraud but also left a trail of personal devastation among the victims he deceived and manipulated.
