Red Bluff Woman Sentenced to Prison for Bank Fraud Scheme
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Crystal Candiece Cooper, 35, was sentenced Tuesday to two years and five months for a bank fraud scheme, aggravated identity theft, and possession of stolen U.S. Mail, U.S. Attorney McGregor W. Scott announced.
According to court documents, between December 19, 2015 and March 27, 2017, Cooper obtained financial and identity information, checks, credit cards and bank cards from stolen U.S. mail and used them to get cash, goods, and services. Cooper targeted postal customers in Red Bluff.
One victim of Cooper’s identity theft scheme had applied for Social Security benefits and expected to receive a debit card in the mail to access the money. Instead, Cooper obtained mail stolen from the victim and found the victim’s debit card and other identifying information. Cooper was able to activate the card and set a PIN to give her access to the funds. She made four separate cash withdrawals using the debit card.
When Cooper was arrested by federal agents on March 27, 2017, she had in her possession stolen mail and identity information such as Social Security numbers, dates of birth, and driver’s license numbers for residents of Tehama and Shasta Counties.
This case was the product of an investigation by the United States Postal Inspection Service with assistance from the Tehama County Sheriff’s Department and Red Bluff Police Department.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Michelle Rodriguez prosecuted the case.
Cooper’s sentence was handed down by a federal judge in a Sacramento court on an unspecified date, although the exact date is not mentioned. The crime occurred between December 19, 2015 and March 27, 2017. The defendant’s full name is Crystal Candiece Cooper. The charges against her include bank fraud, aggravated identity theft, and possession of stolen U.S. Mail. She was sentenced to 2 years and 5 months in prison.
Key Facts
- State: California
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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