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Reno Man Sentenced to 4 Years for $3.5 Million Online Scam
In a shocking turn of events, Kenneth Gilbert Gibson, 47, was sentenced to 4 years in federal prison for his role in a $3.5 million online scam. The Reno resident was found guilty of wire fraud, mail fraud, filing a false tax return, and aggravated identity theft.
Between 2012 and 2017, Gibson created a sophisticated scheme to steal the identities of multiple victims from a database in Reno. He used the stolen identities to create approximately 8,000 unauthorized and fraudulent online accounts, credit accounts, bank accounts, and prepaid cards. These accounts were used to transfer, deposit, and send approximately $3.5 million to himself via hard copy checks and through electronic transactions to approximately 500 bank accounts and pre-paid debit cards owned and under his control.
Gibson also admitted to filing a false federal income tax return for the 2013 tax year. He did not include approximately $1,049,070 of taxable income he received from the fraud scheme. The U.S. Attorney’s office has ordered Gibson to pay approximately $1 million in restitution and a $3.5 million forfeiture judgment.
The case was a joint investigation by a Task Force with members from the FBI, U.S. Secret Service, IRS, U.S. Postal Inspection Service, and the Reno Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Carla Baldwin Carry prosecuted the case.
If your personal information is stolen, make a report to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at www.identitytheft.gov or by phone at 1-877-438-4338. For identity theft prevention tips and free resources visit www.ftc.gov/idtheft.
Gibson’s sentence serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of identity theft and online scams. The case highlights the importance of protecting personal information and being vigilant in the face of online threats.
The U.S. Attorney’s office has warned consumers to be cautious when providing personal information online and to monitor their accounts closely for suspicious activity.
In related news, the FTC has launched a campaign to raise awareness about identity theft prevention and provide resources for victims. The agency has urged consumers to take steps to protect their personal information, including using strong passwords, monitoring credit reports, and being cautious when providing personal information online.
Key Facts
- State: Nevada
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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