Deputies in Volusia County said they arrested a scam artist who was part of a group posing as Volusia County officials.
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Detectives said Keith Merard, 26, was arrested in South Florida after an 11-month investigation.
According to a report, Merard and others posed as Volusia County officials to con vendors out of their products.
Deputies said the group contacted hundreds of vendors to open lines of credit and make fraudulent purchases…