A 28-year-old Anaheim woman was recently arrested on suspicion of stealing an Irvine woman’s credit card and using it to buy designer handbags. According to a news report in The Daily Pilot, the woman has been booked on suspicion of identity theft and grand theft, as well as unauthorized use of a credit card. Police arrested her when they found her waiting outside an Irvine woman’s home, allegedly waiting to receive an item she had illegally ordered online. Officials say the victim only found out about the credit card fraud when her credit card company called and informed her that a purchase for a $2,700 Louis Vuitton bag was rejected. Officials believe the woman had stolen credit cards from others and used them to purchase designer handbags and shoes.
According to California Penal Code Section 530 (d), “Every person who, with the intent to defraud, acquires, transfers, or retains possession of the personal identifying information, as defined in subdivision (b), of another person is guilty of a public offense, and upon conviction therefore, shall be punished by imprisonment in a county jail not to exceed one year, or a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by both that imprisonment and fine.” The charges and penalties may increase depending on the number of alleged victims and the value of the items purchased fraudulently using someone else’s identity.
Investigating identity theft crimes can be complex and involve multiple parties. If you or a loved one has been accused of fraud, identity theft, computer fraud, or credit card theft, the experienced Irvine identity theft defense attorneys at the Law Offices of Jeremy Goldman may be able to help you. Please contact us at (800) 349-1619 to discuss your case at absolutely no cost.
