ANCHORAGE, ALASKA – A former insurance saleswoman from Anchorage was sentenced to 54 months in prison today for bank fraud and aggravated identity theft. Kara Hayden Jr., 50, was found guilty of using the personal information of nine victims without their knowledge or authorization to apply for credit cards.
Hayden, who had worked as an agent selling identity theft protection for nine years, obtained approximately $14,500 in cash and retail goods through her fraudulent activities. Prosecutors revealed that several of the victims had purchased veteran’s funeral benefits from Hayden, allowing her to obtain their personal information.
The court was told that Hayden targeted veterans, noting that her crimes were particularly serious due to the vulnerability of those she victimized. Assistant U.S. Attorney Aunnie Steward, who prosecuted the case, emphasized the defendant’s awareness of the consequences of identity theft, given her background in selling identity theft protection.
U.S. District Court Judge Sharon L. Gleason presided over Hayden’s sentencing hearing and echoed the severity of the crimes. Acting U.S. Attorney Bryan Schroder commended the U.S. Postal Inspection Service and the Alaska State Insurance Division for their investigation into this case.
This sentence sends a clear message that there is no tolerance for fraud and identity theft, especially when veterans are targeted. Hayden’s conviction and sentence serve as a warning to others who may consider exploiting vulnerable populations.
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Key Facts
- State: Alaska
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes|White Collar Crime|Public Corruption
- Source: Official Source ↗
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