ROANOKE, VA – Patricia Moseley, 61, of Buchanan, Virginia, will spend the next two years behind bars after admitting to a calculated scheme to defraud multiple credit card holders. Moseley was sentenced today to 24 months in federal prison, following a guilty plea entered in February to three counts of access device fraud.
The fraud unfolded at the Best Buy store on Valley View Boulevard in Roanoke during the summer of 2016. Court documents reveal Moseley utilized the credit card accounts of three unsuspecting individuals – identified as C.S., R.C., and P.J. – to purchase a total of $5,475 worth of merchandise without their knowledge or consent. The scheme wasn’t a one-time grab; Moseley repeatedly exploited stolen credit information.
The first fraudulent purchase occurred on June 30, 2016, when Moseley walked out of the Best Buy with $1,368 in goods, charged to the account of P.J. Just a week later, on July 6, 2016, she returned to the same store and racked up another $2,737 in merchandise using the credit card of C.S. The investigation uncovered a pattern of deliberate and unauthorized spending.
Federal investigators from the U.S. Secret Service, alongside the Virginia State Police, pieced together the evidence, tracing the purchases back to Moseley. The Secret Service, while known for protecting dignitaries, also plays a crucial role in combating financial crimes like credit card fraud, which impacts countless Americans.
Acting U.S. Attorney Daniel P. Bubar of the Western District of Virginia announced the sentencing, emphasizing the seriousness of the offense. “This sentence sends a clear message that we will aggressively prosecute those who engage in fraudulent activity and victimize innocent individuals,” Bubar stated. Assistant United States Attorney Charlene R. Day led the prosecution, securing the conviction and subsequent prison term.
Moseley’s case highlights the ongoing threat of credit card fraud and the collaborative efforts of federal and state law enforcement to bring perpetrators to justice. While the stolen merchandise totaled $5,475, the damage extends beyond the monetary loss, leaving the victims with damaged credit and the hassle of resolving fraudulent charges. The 24-month sentence aims to hold Moseley accountable and deter others from similar crimes.
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Key Facts
- Agency: U.S. Secret Service
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: Official Press Release
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