West Virginia Woman Charged for $52,928 Debit Card Scam
Key Summary
A West Virginia woman, Jessica Fay Michaletz, 36, has been charged with 10 felony counts of fraudulent use of an access device after allegedly spending $52,928.33 using a stolen debit card and transferring funds to Cash App. Investigators linked Michaletz to two Cash App accounts through her operator's license, home address, Social Security number, and IP address. The debit card was found on the ground next to a mailbox, and Michaletz claimed the funds came from gambling winnings. Michaletz is being held on a $52,928.33 cash-only bond, with a preliminary hearing set for October 5th.
Charges Filed Against West Virginia Woman
A West Virginia woman has been charged with multiple felony fraud counts after she allegedly spent more than $50,000 using someone else’s debit card and transferring funds to Cash App.
The case involves $52,928.33 in 204 approved charges plus 219 attempted charges on a Mountain Valley Bank card, reports The Inter-Mountain.
According to a criminal complaint, the woman used the stolen debit card to make purchases and transfer funds to her Cash App account.
The woman was arrested and charged with 10 felony counts of financial institution fraud, identity theft, and unauthorized use of a debit card.
If convicted, she faces up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.