Tammy Tilton-Gajewski, 48, is facing 32 counts of misuse of a social security number and two counts of aggravated identity theft after allegedly using the names and numbers of other people to obtain credit cards and loans in Oswego County, New York. The charges were announced by Acting United States Attorney Antoinette T. Bacon and John F. Grasso, Special Agent in Charge of the Social Security Administration, Office of the Inspector General, New York Field Office.
According to the indictment, Tilton-Gajewski obtained credit cards and loans in the names of other people using their social security numbers, which were not assigned to her. The indictment alleges that she committed this crime over a period of time, using the names and numbers of multiple individuals.
Tilton-Gajewski was arraigned on the indictment in United States District Court in Syracuse, New York, and released pending trial. She will face a maximum term of imprisonment of five years, a fine of up to $250,000, and a term of supervised release of up to three years if convicted of misuse of a social security number.
If convicted of aggravated identity theft, Tilton-Gajewski faces a mandatory minimum sentence of two years on each count, as required by law. The sentence imposed by a judge will depend on the particular statute the defendant is charged with violating, the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines, and other factors.
The charges in the indictment are merely accusations, and Tilton-Gajewski is presumed innocent until proven guilty. This case is being investigated by the Social Security Administration Office of the Inspector General and the New York State Police, and is being prosecuted by Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Adrian S. LaRochelle.
Tilton-Gajewski’s alleged crimes were discovered through a joint investigation by the Social Security Administration Office of the Inspector General and the New York State Police. The investigation involved reviewing financial records and interviewing witnesses to gather evidence of the defendant’s alleged wrongdoing.
The case serves as a reminder of the importance of protecting one’s personal information and being vigilant about identity theft. It also highlights the commitment of law enforcement agencies to investigating and prosecuting these types of crimes.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Cybercrime|Fraud & Financial Crimes|White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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