ID theft ring recruited waiters at pricey restaurants to steal diners credit card info
November 22, 2011
Total Loss:
> $2 Million
An ambitious and disciplined identity-theft ring recruited waiters at steakhouses and other high-end New York restaurants to steal diners’ credit-card information, then used it for luxury shopping sprees, authorities said Friday.
Some 28 people have been indicted on various charges, including racketeering, conspiracy and grand larceny.
Source:
The Washington Post
Posted in:
Collusive Networks
Debit Card Fraud
Account Takeover Identity Theft
Credit Card Fraud