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Irving, Texas Man Sentenced for Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud
A 25-year-old man from Irving, Texas has been sentenced to 5 months in prison and 4 years of supervised release for his role in a conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
Miguel Leon Bejarano, 25, was found guilty of violating Title 18, United States Code, Section 1349, which deals with conspiracy to commit wire fraud. The charges against Bejarano arose from an investigation by the Lighthorse Police Department, the Waxahachie Police Department, and the United States Secret Service.
According to the indictment, Bejarano and others conspired to use credit card ‘skimming devices’ placed on gas pumps to steal credit card information. The stolen information was then used to create credit cards, which were used to receive cash at ATMs in Thackerville, Oklahoma.
The conspiracy involved the use of credit card skimming devices on gas pumps, which allowed the perpetrators to steal credit card information. The stolen information was then used to create credit cards, which were used to receive cash at ATMs in Thackerville, Oklahoma.
U.S. Attorney Brian J. Kuester warned consumers to be aware of the use of skimming devices and to take precautions to protect their credit and bank card information. ‘The use of skimming devices to steal credit card information is not a new trend, but the devices used today are more difficult to detect,’ Kuester said.
Kuester advised consumers to check the gas pump panel before using it, making sure it is closed and there are no signs of tampering. Many gas pumps now have a security seal, and if the seal is broken, consumers should not use that pump.
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has additional information about credit card skimming schemes and other ways to defraud consumers. Consumers can find more information at https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog.
U.S. District Judge Ronald A. White presided over Bejarano’s hearing, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Shannon Henson represented the government. Bejarano’s sentencing is a reminder that the use of credit card skimming devices is a serious crime that can have severe consequences.
Key Facts
- State: Oklahoma
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes|White Collar Crime|Cybercrime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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