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Fresno Woman Faces Up to 10 Years in Prison for Credit Card Scam
A 43-year-old Fresno woman has pleaded guilty to committing $100,000 in credit card fraud, according to the U.S. Attorney’s office.
Alena Nicole George used a credit card that was fraudulently opened in the identity of a victim with a name similar to her own to make $100,000 in purchases at national retailers and cash advances at a national bank from February through April 2019.
The case is the result of an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Vincente Tennerelli and Joseph Barton are prosecuting the case.
George is scheduled to be sentenced by U.S. District Judge Dale A. Drozd on January 21, 2022. She faces a maximum statutory penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
The actual sentence, however, will be determined at the discretion of the court after consideration of any applicable statutory factors and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, which take into account a number of variables.
This case highlights the importance of being vigilant when it comes to protecting our personal financial information. With the rise of identity theft and credit card scams, it’s essential that we take steps to secure our credit and bank accounts.
As a community, we must remain aware of these types of crimes and take action to prevent them from happening in the first place. By working together, we can keep our financial information safe and secure.
Key Facts
- State: California
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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