On 05/26/2023, a phone call request came in to the station via dispatch for a report of fraud. Upon speaking with the caller, he advised that his wife had gotten her social security number compromised. He stated that they received a credit card statement yesterday from their Macy's American Express card indicating that a purchase totaling $717.00 had been placed. They had not utilized this card for purchases on the date in question (4/29/2023) and called the company. The credit card company advised her that the purchase had been made at the Herald Square store in New York City. They had been in Washington DC at the time of that purchase and the fraud department for the credit company is working with them to resolve this.
While looking into this matter, she also discovered that her social security number had been compromised and was used to open up a Nordstrom account with a purchase of $1,200.00 being charged to that account. She was also working with that fraud department to dispute that act of fraud.
They had already contacted the three major credit bureaus. She would be monitoring their other accounts, and will reach out to our agency should other fraudulent activities occur. It suggested that they utilize the AG's Office web site for further information on identity theft, as well as FTC.gov. They were advised to call with any further problems.