Milton Man A Victim Of Fraud Despite Being In Another Country

A Milton woman has received debit cards in the mail and has been contacted by an insurance company about a quote, all in her husband's name. But he's been out of the country and told her he's never tried to open those accounts.

The wife contacted police on behalf of her husband, regarding possible fraud. She said that approximately three weeks earlier she received a letter in the mail from Walmart that contained a debit card with her husband’s name and information listed on the card.

She attempted to activate the card but was unable to because her husband’s date of birth did not match. When she called her husband to advise him of the problem he said that he’s never tried to open an account with Walmart.

More recently, the victim’s wife received a letter in the mail from NetSpend which contained a debit card in her husband’s name. Once again, her husband advised her that he did not open an account with NetSpend.

On Nov. 22, the victim’s wife received a call from State Farm Insurance advising her that an unknown person had made a request for an online quote using her husband’s name and provided her telephone number. That's when she contacted Milton police.

Man Discovers Fraud While Trying to File Taxes

When a Milton man tried to file his 2010 federal tax return electronically, he was presented with an error that prevented him from doing so. He contacted the IRS, which told him that someone had already filed his tax return for 2010 under his name and Social Security number.

The victim assumes that someone has stolen his identity since he had not yet filed his taxes. On Nov. 21 he went to the Milton Police Department where he met with an officer. He obtained an information report so that the IRS can start an investigation into the matter.  

The police also advised the victim to contact his banks and credit bureaus to make sure no other fraud has occurred.

A Milton Woman Discovers Transactions in Arizona

A woman met with Milton police after her credit card company notified her of fraudulent purchases made in Arizona totalling more than $3,000. Among the purchases were transactions at Dillard’s and American Eagle, both totalling more than $700. Several restaurant purchases were also made.

The victim was advised to cancel her debit card as well as notify all other banks and credit bureaus of possible theft of her identity. A report was filed.

Couple Notified of Charges Made in Arizona

A Milton couple contacted police after finding out that unauthorized charges were made on three of their credit cards. They were notified by Capital that fraudulent charges were made at a Macy’s in Glendale, AZ. Shortly after, another notification was sent in reference to a charge at Fry’s in Tucson, AZ. The couple has never been to Tucson.

The couple checked their debit card statement and found six other unauthorized charges in Arizona. The couple cancelled the three of their cards immediately and contacted police to file a report.

Milton Resident Discovers $2,000 of Fraudulent Purchases

A Milton man met with police at City Hall on Nov. 22 to report that someone had used his account without his knowledge. The victim said that he noticed someone had paid bills and bought miscellaneous items totalling around $2,000 with his account information.

The victim discovered the fraud when his bank contacted him for approval to open new accounts that he had not authorized. The victim's account was closed and his bank, SunTrust, was reimbursing him for the fraudulent transactions.

More Fraudulent Purchases Made Across Atlanta

A Milton resident met with police at City Hall on Nov. 28 after discovering that his credit card had been used without his permission. Purchases were made across the metro Atlanta area totalling more than $900.

The victim immediately cancelled his credit card account, but the bank required a police report in order to dispute the charges.

A report was filed and given to the victim so that he can pursue further action.

Old Debit Card Resurfaces

An officer met with a resident at on Nov. 28 about a debit card believed to have been deactivated. The victim quickly found out that the old card was still active after discovering several fraudulent purchases on it.

The card had been used on eight different occasions resulting in more than $600 worth of purchases. Repeated purchases were made at Old Navy and Toys R Us.

Fraudulent Charges Made Throughout Atlanta

On Nov. 28, a Milton resident met with an officer at City Hall regarding fraudulent purchases made on her bank account. The victim cancelled her account, but not before someone made hundreds of dollars worth of purchases throughout the Atlanta area.

The victim's bank required a police report before investigating further.

For questions about this blotter, email Bob Pepalis.