A Virginia Beach man was sentenced today to 45 years in federal prison after being convicted of a long-running scheme that targeted women—many of them active-duty Navy members—along with banks, credit unions, car dealers, and even total strangers.
Dion Lamont Camp, 41, was found guilty in March 2025 on 19 federal charges, including wire fraud, bank fraud, aggravated identity theft, and falsely using a Social Security number. His crimes left a trail of emotional and financial wreckage behind, according to federal prosecutors and FBI agents.
How the Scam Worked
Camp’s fraud revolved around gaining his victims’ trust—especially women with good credit and stable incomes. Prosecutors say he used romantic relationships as leverage to apply for fraudulent loans and open lines of credit without their knowledge. Some of the women he targeted were U.S. Navy service members, which authorities say made them especially vulnerable to both emotional and financial damage.
Court records show he took out at least six fraudulent auto loans from 2020 to 2022—claiming he was buying luxury cars. In some cases, he double-financed the same car through a credit union and a dealership, or obtained funds for vehicles that were never bought at all.
But the financial crimes were just one part of the story.
Pattern of Abuse and Exploitation
At trial and sentencing, the government detailed a disturbing pattern of physical, sexual, and psychological abuse used to manipulate victims and maintain control. Prosecutors said Camp’s exploitation wasn’t just financial—it was deeply personal and cruel.
Even as he spent stolen money on luxury goods and maintained a fake real estate business called Camp Investments LLC, Camp owed over $100,000 in unpaid child support for 22 children.
“He preyed on women who were seeking connection and companionship, exploiting their trust to steal their identities,” said FBI Special Agent Dominique Evans, who leads the Norfolk Field Office. “The victims were left to rebuild their lives after being deceived.”
Fake Businesses, Fake Credit, Real Damage
Camp also used bogus documents to apply for a rental property in Virginia Beach, including a fake credit report and a forged tax return that inflated his income. In another case, he used one woman’s information to open an American Express account—then used the Social Security number of a total stranger to get supplemental cards on accounts belonging to other victims.
Prosecutors estimate he pulled in more than $1.7 million through fraud.
“Victims of identity theft often spend years rebuilding their credit,” said U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan. “This sentence sends a message—financial exploitation carries real, lasting consequences.”