So, my friend stole a credit card from this restaurant last night because someone left it there and used it to buy a 60 dollar video game. Will the credit card companies call this place and look at the cameras, and if he does get caught, what kind of time is he looking at? Also, what if he goes and returns it, would it be too late? Let me know, thanks
2007-11-11 01:42:33 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
yes he can go to jail
he can serve at least 1-2 years,the person may call to get there card back
2007-11-11 01:52:05 · answer #1 · answered by Jeremy D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can get caught. There are no privacy laws regarding the security cameras. If I were to walk into a store and say, "My stolen credit card was used here, can I see the videos from Monday night at 6:15?", chances are they are going to let me see them.
Unfortunately, the reality is you probably won't get caught, or if you does, you won't get in trouble. Where the theft was only $60, the cops aren't going to be that interested in looking for you, and the card company will probably just give the money back to the person who it was stolen from.
However, I would strongly suggest you not use the card again. If the dollar amount goes up, you'll get caught.
2007-11-11 02:10:18 · answer #2 · answered by Maybe 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Your friend" could be caught. If the owner realizes he left it at a credit card, then he has a good idea that it was someone who worked there. So, if your friend was employed there...it can be discovered if he returns to the restaurant and tells mangement that he knows he left it there.
Second, they can use security cameras and credit card receipts to establish,time, date, location, etc as well as having a photo of your friend in action.
This is theft by deception. Theft of the credit card is also a crime (wrongful withholding or outright theft by taking).
The cops may not be too interested in looking into it, but the cardholder, the credit card company may be more interested in looking into it. Additinally, the store may be very cooperative as well to demonstrate that they don't condone the theft and to determine why ID was not presented or apparently even asked for by their employees. More and more stores want to see some ID, at least if the purchase is greater than $30-$50 usually.
The worst for "your friend" may be the humliation of getting caught and getting fired. You ought to get better friends.
2007-11-11 02:37:54 · answer #3 · answered by ironjag 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your "friend" did this, did he? Tell your friend that credit card fraud is a big deal, and you can get into lots of trouble and even serve jail time for it. I saw your other question and know that your "friend" already returned the stolen purchase. My suggestion would be, track down the owner of the card, and tell them about the pinheaded thing that you did. Tell them how sorry you are, that it isn't something you've ever done before and that you feel horrible for having done it. Offer to pay fees, if any that applied to that purchase. Chances are, if you own up to what you did, and try to make amends, the owner won't press charges. If you wait until he finds it all on his statement though, he'll report it to the credit card company, and they won't hesitate to prosecute the fraud.
2007-11-11 15:34:39 · answer #4 · answered by missbeans 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! He may very well get caught and that would be on his record for many years to come! Just think.. if he gets caught, he could have problems getting a job in the future, into college, etc.!
I would recommend that he find out who the card belongs to and return it to them along with an apology (being truthful!) and give themt he money that he put onto their card. Hopefully he can wipe himself clean of the crime.
2007-11-11 02:28:45 · answer #5 · answered by <3 cats 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nice friend.
Yes, he can get caught. It doesn't take much to look at the cameras. What an idiot loser. Why take something that doesn't bleong to you?
He will probably not get any time if he is a juvie or if it's his first offense. You should smack him around a bit and teach him how to live right before he gets in real trouble.
2007-11-11 01:53:57 · answer #6 · answered by toaster4 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your friend is no friend of yours. Your friend is nothing but a thief and you should be careful. If he can do something like that then you could be the next victim of theft. I hope he gets caught and does time and pays restitution.......
2007-11-11 03:02:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋