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In a brazen identity theft scheme, Kyle Matthew Lisman used a fake driver’s license and stolen personal info to buy a $40,000 car in Bakersfield. The 30-year-old Bakersfield man targeted multiple victims, using their identities to obtain credit cards, checks, and debit cards.
Lisman filed fake change of address forms to forward victims’ mail to his own home. He then used the stolen mail to open new credit and debit cards, withdrawing thousands of dollars in cash and making purchases.
The scheme unfolded between January and July 2023, with Lisman pleading guilty on January 26, 2026. U.S. District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston sentenced him to five years in prison.
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service led the investigation, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Cody S. Chapple prosecuting the case.
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📋 Key Facts
- Crime: White Collar Crime
- Defendant: Identity Theft
- Location: CA
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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