I just found out that someone stole my debit card number and made purchases online(I have my card and never lost it). The cost in total is $235 from 10 transactions. I filed the police reports and later found out the name and address of the person from the companies he made charges to. I don't know the guy and he live in AZ. I'm in MA. The police made me feel like crap. He said this was too little for them to do anything. It is my money and I work hard for it. It is against the law. Good thing I caught this early. What if the guy do this to hundred other people? I have to go through all these with the bank the those companies. And I am still waiting for all the charges to be posted on my account before the bank can do anything. It is not fair. Anybody have any suggestions?
2007-04-11 08:18:48 · 9 answers · asked by buledawq 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
that is interstate FRAUD...the FBI will do something file a report you can do it online at www.FBI.gov
2007-04-11 08:28:22 · answer #1 · answered by Robert P 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It may not seem fair but to be honest there really isn't much the local cop could do about it. Your in MA and it appears most of the evidence is located in AZ. I don't think you'd actually expect the MA agency to send a cop to AZ to investigate a $235 fraud and idenity theft. If your MA cop called the AZ cops and asked them to investigate it for him you'd probably be bumped to the back of the bus while they worked on their local cases unless you got a pretty gung ho guy or a very small agency with not much to do. You could ask the feds to look into it but they'll definately tell you it doesn't qualify because of the small dollar amount. No, it's not fair but it's not the cops fault either.
2007-04-11 09:00:13 · answer #2 · answered by Keith 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Internet theft, or attempt is wide spread. I myself have been the intended victim many times, but have been wise enough, not to get trapped. The Police are really caught in the middle because I honestly believe they don't know what to do. I have not not seen any specific guidelines to report the problem, or how to follow up if you wish to prosecute. Right now, it's up to the credit card companies to protect , and advise. Hopefully the media will also get involved. I have a number of suggestions, but I'm sure you won't like any of them. The days of cash, and carry, no longer exist.
2007-04-11 08:42:04 · answer #3 · answered by CGIV76 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GOOD for you!!!!
As a young upstart in law enforcement...the first rule I learned was that despite how small the theft amount...it was still something that meant something to the owner!
If you have no success with the person you filed the complaint with, contact the next in command or go directly to the Chief of Police.
Also notify the banking establishment (which I'm sure you've already done) and the credit bureaus.
Identity theft complaints may be filed with the below listed website giving you the route to take!
Best wishes!
2007-04-11 08:42:42 · answer #4 · answered by KC V ™ 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
First of all, get a new debit card, and contact other police departments, like the one where the guy lives, and look at some websites for victims of Identity theft.
2007-04-11 08:26:03 · answer #5 · answered by Sarahbelle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the bank local or you have a branch ask them to help you file a police report. The bank will usually help you.
2007-04-14 08:21:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good luck with that. I'm in West Virginia and I had an entire business stolen from me by one of my employees and the cops told me that there was no crime committed so I'm out $20,000 because the police were too lazy to go after the guy.
2007-04-11 11:19:56 · answer #7 · answered by Kevin A 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask to speak to the head of the department & have them call the Arizona PD & see what can be done about stopping this guy. Long distance can be a pain to deal with & these thieves know it. Good luck.
2007-04-11 08:25:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is a misdemeaner and in general from AZ no police department will do anything from MA.
They may file charges against him, but the issue is there is just no way to bring them to AZ to stand trial, even for far worst serious crimes they don't pay for the transportation from AZ to MA ( do you want to pay for the officer and suspect to travel either by car or plane) departments regually dont hold people wanted because the place wanting them just won't pay to bring them back.
This is one of those cases, Next you will get all of your money back.
This is just the way all police departments work, it is a matter of budget.
2007-04-11 09:36:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋