Bank Fraud and Identity Theft Conviction Lands Fairfield Man Behind Bars
A Fairfield man has been sentenced to four years in prison for his role in a bank fraud scheme involving the use of another person’s social security number.
Steven Daniel Miller, 48, of Fairfield, California, was sentenced to four years in prison for one count of bank fraud and one count of aggravated identity theft, Acting U.S. Attorney Michele Beckwith announced.
In October 2018, Miller used another person’s social security number to complete a credit application with a bank in order to purchase a 2018 Dodge Challenger Hellcat at a car dealership in Yuba City. Based on the false information on the credit application, the bank approved the loan and paid approximately $75,754 to the car dealership.
Miller left the dealership with the vehicle, and it was subsequently seized by law enforcement. The vehicle was valued at $75,754, but Miller was only ordered to pay $36,205.81 in restitution.
Miller pleaded guilty in May 2024, but failed to appear for his sentencing scheduled for October 2024. He was arrested in November 2024 and has been in custody since.
This case was the product of an investigation by the U.S. Secret Service with assistance from the California Highway Patrol, the Solano County Sheriff’s Office, the Rocklin Police Department, the Gilroy Police Department, and the Fairfield Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Denise N. Yasinow prosecuted the case.
The case highlights the importance of protecting personal information and being vigilant against identity theft. Miller’s actions had serious consequences, including a four-year prison sentence and significant financial restitution.
Key Facts
- State: California
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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